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Crispy Cornflakes Chivda: Your New Favorite Snack!

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.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Snack
Cuisine Indian
Servings 8
Calories 280 kcal

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

Instructions
 

  • Preheat air fryer at 180C and brush airfryer basket with oil.
  • In a bowl, combine all spice powders and salt for the chivda spice mix. Mix well for 30 seconds and set aside.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Heat oil in a large pan or kadai, add chillies and curry leaves and stir fry for about 1 minute till they crisp up.
  • 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.
  • Store in an airtight container only after it cools completely.

Notes

Nutrition information is an estimate, calculated automatically. Values vary with brands, substitutions and portion sizes.