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Healthy Chivda (rice krispie cereal)






Ingredients:

1 tablespoon of oil
1 teaspoon of mustard seeds
1/8th of a teaspoon of asafetida
1-2 red chillies slit or to taste
1 sprig curry leaves
1 teaspoons of roasted gram, peanuts, and raisins
1-1/2 cups of rice krispie cereal
1/2 teaspoon of turmeric powder
1/2 teaspoon of red chilli powder (optional)
salt and sugar to taste


Method:

Heat oil on medium high and add mustard seeds and let them pop.

Now add asafetida and next add red chillies and curry leaves and sauté well.

Now add in the roasted gram, peanuts, and raisins and saute well.

Now its time to add the rice krispie cereal and mix well.

Now add all the spices with salt and sugar and mix well.

Enjoy with a hot cup of coffee or tea.

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