INDIAN SNACK MIX

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Provided by Karen in KS

Time 40m

Yield 8-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 cups Corn Chex
2 cups shredded wheat cereal, crushed
3 cups Rice Krispies
1 (12 ounce) package chow mein noodles
1 tablespoon red pepper powder or 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 1/2 teaspoons mustard seeds
2 teaspoons cumin seeds
1/8 teaspoon hing (Can be found in international grocery stores or omit)
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon turmeric powder
12 ounces Spanish peanuts
3/4 cup cooking oil
1/2 cup chopped onion, added to individual servings
1/2 cup lemon juice, added to individual servings

Steps:

In a large bowl, mix cereals together. Do not mix in noodles.
Heat oil in a large skillet. Fry mustard seeds and cumin seeds well.
Add noodles and heat for approximately 2 minutes.
Add other spices and mix well. Mix in peanuts. Add two handfuls of the cereal mix and mix well. Add oil mix to remaining cereal mix in bowl and stir well.
Place in baking dish and cook in 250 degree oven for 25- 30 minutes.
Serve in individual bowls. For each serving, stir in 1 tablespoon chopped onions and 1 tablespoon lemon juice, more or less to taste.
You can also add more red pepper if you like foods that are EXTREMELY hot. Serve with something cold to drink.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 736, Fat 55.4, SaturatedFat 7.6, Sodium 660.6, Carbohydrate 50.7, Fiber 6.2, Sugar 4.6, Protein 16.4