Saturday, April 27, 2013

Anytime Munch Rice Flake Mixture

Its summertime and the last place you want to be is the kitchen, kids are always demanding in these moments for a snack and there can be no better option to delight them with this light and crispy popular snack mixture.

Using microwave is a healthier option to prepare this snack without compromising on the taste

Ingredients
  • 2 cups superfine rice flakes/chivda/atukalu/aval
  • 1/4 cup peanuts
  • 1/4 cup roasted dal
  • 2 tbsp rice bran oil
  • 3 springs of curry leaves
  • 6-7 chopped green chillies
  • 1/4 tsp mustard seeds
  • 1/2 tsp cummin/jeera seeds
  • 1/8 tsp turmeric
  • 1/2 tsp chilli powder
  • 1/4 tsp chat masala
  • pinch of hing
  • salt to taste
Procedure
Microwave the rice flakes stiring every one minute until it turns crispy in a
microwave safe bowl for approximately 10 ten minutes. Keep an eagle eye else it may burn. Keep aside

Heat oil in a pan add cummin seeds,mustard seeds,hing and once it splutter add curry leaves, green chillies, peanuts and fry in a medium flame till peanuts roast properly.Then add the fried gram stir for 30 seconds and then the beaten rice, salt, turmeric, chilli powder , chat masala and stir until it blends completely

Let it cool and store it in a airtight jar to enjoy with a hot cup of tea anytime.

5 comments:

  1. Chivda is my all time favorite snack to have with tea and this home made version looks just as irresistible. So very healthy too. The next time I eat the bazaar bought chivda, I will surely remember you and your recipe. Wish you a wonderful day, Satya. :)

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  2. it looks so tempting and delicious.Inviting clicks.

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  3. Feel like munching some, rice flakes mixture makes me hungry.

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