✨ Skip the deep-fried snacks this Diwali and try this Healthy Namkeen Chivda Recipe — a light, crunchy, and guilt-free festive snack made with roasted poha, dry fruits, and aromatic spices. Perfect for Diwali celebrations, tea-time munching, or a healthy jar snack to gift your loved ones 💛
This Poha Chivda is made with minimal oil and packed with the goodness of nuts, curry leaves, and spices — giving you that perfect balance of crunch and flavor.
🔸 Watch till the end for all the roasting tips to keep your Chivda extra crispy and fresh for days!
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Ingredients:
• Poha (flattened rice) – 2 cups
• Cooking oil – 2 tbsp
• Mustard oil – 1 tbsp
• Turmeric powder – ½ tsp
• Cashews – 2 tbsp
• Almonds – 2 tbsp
• Dry coconut slices – 2 tbsp
• Curry leaves – 10–12
• Roasted chana – 2 tbsp
• Roasted peanuts – 2 tbsp
• Raisins – 1 tbsp
• Cranberries – 1 tbsp
• Red chilli powder – ½ tsp
• Salt – as per taste
• Black salt – ¼ tsp
• Amchur powder – ½ tsp
• Peri Peri masala – ½ tsp
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Method:
1. Heat cooking oil in a pan and add turmeric. Mix well.
2. Add poha and roast on low flame till crisp and golden. Remove and keep aside.
3. In the same pan, heat mustard oil.
4. Add cashews, almonds, and coconut slices; roast till golden.
5. Add curry leaves, roasted chana, roasted peanuts, raisins, and cranberries.
6. Add all spices – red chilli powder, salt, black salt, amchur powder, and peri peri masala. Mix well.
7. Add roasted poha and toss gently till evenly coated.
8. Cool completely and store in an airtight jar.
Your Healthy Diwali Namkeen Chivda is ready — a perfect mix of taste and health! 🌟