Wednesday, November 7, 2012

Cornflakes Mixture



Here is a simple and really quick savoury snack. If you are pressed for time and still want to prepare something this Diwali, then this is definitely for you. This is something no one can go wrong with. Even beginners can prepare without any problem.

Be sure to ask for unroasted cornflakes. In India you may not find it in the supermarkets, but you will surely get in your regular grocery store. Ask for cornflakes for making mixture. I got it in one of the small grocery stores near my house.

By any chance if you are unable to find unroasted ones, use the regular unsweetened breakfast cereal and the fried nuts and season with the spice mix. You are ready with a much healthier version of the mixture. You can even try microwaving these unroasted cornflakes, which I plan to try very soon. Microwave version will surely be a healthy snack. A little indulgence during festivals is surely ok isn't it. So go ahead and try this simple and really quick recipe.



What you’ll need
  1. Cornflakes unroasted – 4 cups
  2. Groundnuts -  ½ cup
  3. Cashew nuts – 15 to 20 broken into halves
  4. Raisins – 20 to 25 (optional)
  5. Curry Leaves – 3 to 4 sprigs
  6. Oil for deep frying

For the spice mix
  1. Salt – as required
  2. Chilli Powder – ½ tsp
  3. Asafoetida/Hing – generous pinch




Method
  1. Wash the curry leaves and spread on a newspaper for it to dry.
  2. Heat a pan with oil for deep frying.
  3. In a strainer, add the cornflakes in small batches, dip the strainer in oil and fry.
  4. Drain into absorbent tissue.
  5. Similarly fry the groundnuts, cashew nuts, raisins and curry leaves and add it to the fried cornflakes.
  6. Now add the spice mix to the above and toss well. Try not to mix with any spatula as it may cause the cornflakes to powder.
  7. Cool and store in airtight containers.



29 comments:

Unknown said...

we prepare it often at home.. crispy and delicious..

Roshni said...

have seen ppl add corn flakes to mixture... never knew u have to use unroasted ones... looks yummm

Unknown said...

who can say no to these :) so good with a cup of coffee... you have made them better than the store bought ones... thanks for sharing this recipe

Unknown said...

I love this..My all time fav snack!!!!

Jeyashris Kitchen said...

This looks very easy and quite tempting too, nice presentation

Faseela said...

Crispy n yummy mixture...

divya said...

Lip smacking ...lovely clicks too

Swathi said...

Delicious cornflakes mixture love this Kaveri. Yes we did vidyarambam for my daughter.

Julie said...

Perfect crisp and delicious ones,yummy savory for Diwali!!
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Suja Manoj said...

My kid loves this,looks so yum

farah saleem said...

loooks sooooper! i love these....we laways buy them from grand sweets....they add sugar init tho!

Nandinis food said...

Wow! Fantastic mixture! Love the presentation:))

Mélange said...

Healthy version of mixture.I have tasted somewhat near this.Looks yummy and crunchy Kaveri.

anjana said...

Kaveri this is the favourite chivda of my family!I always make this and you make exactly the same way..simple,easy and so crisp and delicious!

Ganga Sreekanth said...

very crispy and delicious

Priya Suresh said...

Crispy and super attractive mixture,my daughter's favourite.

Unknown said...

Wow! this mixture looks amazing Kaveri! you have presented it very well.nice clicks too.

Usha said...

Simple and delicious, looks amazing !!

Reshmi Mahesh said...

Yummy addictive mixture...Love it with tea...

Saraswathi Ganeshan said...

Awesome mixture..love to munch on any time..
Happy diwali to you and to your family..

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Divya A said...

Lovely clicks dear :) Love these tiny crispy bites with hot cup of tea... Perfectly made :)
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Chitra said...

healthy mixture.. love to have with tea :)

Unknown said...

cruncy munchy party snack....lovely clicks...

Prathima Rao said...

crispy & tempting munching recipe!!
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Jayanthy Kumaran said...

interesting combo...looks soooooooo yummm
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great-secret-of-life said...

interesting and easy one
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Archana said...

love this. love ur pictures
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Unknown said...

Crunchy and yummy snacks..

Raks said...

I too wanted to try this for this diwali, but some how couldnot, very tempting and love that bottle :)

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