My spin on the Indian chivda (Slightly spicy mixture of nuts and raisins with rice krispies)

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Traditionally chivda is a snack served in the western region of India to be had at tea time.It is normally made with thin beaten rice flakes and peanuts and some variations have raisins and dried coconuts in them.In an attempt to making this healthier and creating a snack that incorporates more nuts I first experimented with making this recipe with Rice Krispies more than a year back.I loved the way it tasted and this snack has been a regular in my home ever since that first try and has come to my aid numerous times when I have been looking to make a quick savory healthy snack.

This is a very simple recipe and quick to make if all ingredients are at hand.It can also be stored in an airtight container for a week easily.The combination of cumin,green chillies and sesame seeds provide unique flavors that are pretty interesting and irresistible.Try this with a hot cup of tea or hot chocolate or pretty much anytime the dreaded craving for a snack hits.

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Ingredients and method to make this mixture.

1/2 cup raw peanuts (or roasted peanuts)
2/3 cup dark raisins
1/2 cup roasted mixed nuts
5 cups Kellogs ( or any other brand) Rice Krispies
5 tsp brown sesame seeds
3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1 tsp cumin seeds
4 small green chillies cut very fine ( or according to taste )
1/8 tsp of cumin powder
1/4 tsp chili powder (optional)
salt to taste

Heat olive oil in a large pan.Add the cumin seeds and the green chillies to it.

When the green chillies splutter a little and the skin of the green chillies start turning a little white,lower heat and add the raw peanuts and saute for a few minutes until the peanuts get roasted.(If using roasted peanuts just add them and saute for a few seconds)

Add the sesame seeds and saute for about a minute (they begin to pop a little).Add the raisins,the mixed nuts and the cumin powder and the chili powder,saute for a few seconds and add the rice krispies and add salt to taste and mix well.

Cool the entire mixture thoroughly before storing in an air tight container.

Enjoy this healthy snack.