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Crispy Cornflakes Chivda: Your New Favorite Snack! Cornflakes Chivda: craft this easy and crispy Indian trail mix using your air fryer. A healthy, spicy, and sa

Crispy Cornflakes Chivda: Your New Favorite Snack!

Cornflakes Chivda: craft this easy and crispy Indian trail mix using your air fryer. A healthy, spicy, and satisfying snack for any time of day.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 8
Course: Snack
Cuisine: Indian
Calories: 280
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups cornflakes
  • 1 cup makhana
  • 1 tablespoon cashews (split)
  • 2 tablespoons raisins
  • ½ cup peanuts
  • ¼ cup roasted gram dal
  • ¾ cup sev
  • ¾ cup boondi
  • 2 tablespoons cooking oil for brushing
  • 1 ½ teaspoons fennel powder

Method
 

  1. Preheat air fryer at 180C and brush airfryer basket with oil.
  2. In a bowl, combine all spice powders and salt for the chivda spice mix. Mix well for 30 seconds and set aside.
  3. Add cornflakes, makhana, cashews & raisins to the basket, drizzle a few drops of oil and air fry for 2-3 minutes at 190C. Set aside on a tray.
  4. Line the airfryer basket with baking paper, add peanuts and roasted gram dal and air fry at 190C for 2-3 minutes. Transfer it to the tray.
  5. Retain the baking paper lining in the airfryer basket, add sev and boondi and airfry them at 190C for 2 minutes. Transfer it to the tray.
  6. Heat oil in a large pan or kadai, add chillies and curry leaves and stir fry for about 1 minute till they crisp up.
  7. Add all the air fried ingredients, gently mix for about a minute till everything combines well with the tadka. Sprinkle 5 teaspoons of spice mix, a teaspoon at a time, toss everything well and take off the heat.
  8. Store in an airtight container only after it cools completely.

Notes

- For the crispiest chivda, ensure all ingredients are completely cool before storing. Any residual warmth can lead to condensation and make it soggy. Store in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks.
- When air frying, work in batches if necessary to avoid overcrowding the basket. Overcrowding can result in uneven cooking and less crispiness. A single layer is key for this cornflakes chivda.
- For a spicier kick, increase the amount of red chili powder in your chivda spice mix. Conversely, for a milder version, reduce it. Taste and adjust to your preference.
Nutrition information is an estimate, calculated automatically. Values vary with brands, substitutions and portion sizes.