Crunchy, spicy, and slightly sweet—Cornflakes Mixture is the ultimate Indian snack that hits all the right notes. Whether you’re hosting guests, packing lunchboxes, or craving something light with your evening chai, this homemade mixture is tasty, healthy, and easy to store.
Let’s whip up this irresistible treat!
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Ingredients (Serves 4–6)
- 2 cups cornflakes (plain, not sugary)
- ½ cup peanuts
- ¼ cup roasted chana dal (daliya)
- 2 tbsp grated dry coconut
- 10–12 curry leaves
- 2 tbsp raisins (optional)
- ¼ tsp turmeric powder
- ½ tsp red chili powder (or to taste)
- ¼ tsp cumin powder
- ½ tsp chaat masala
- A pinch of hing (asafoetida)
- Salt and sugar to taste
- 2 tbsp oil for frying
Step-by-Step Recipe
- Heat oil in a large pan. Fry peanuts until golden. Remove and set aside.
- Fry chana dal lightly, followed by coconut pieces until crisp.
- Add curry leaves and hing—let them crackle and crisp up.
- Lower the flame and add turmeric and red chili powder. Stir quickly.
- Add cornflakes and toss gently for 2–3 minutes so they absorb the spices.
- Mix in the fried peanuts, dal, coconut, raisins, and seasonings (salt, sugar, cumin powder, chaat masala).
- Stir everything well and let it cool completely.
- Store in an airtight container—it stays fresh for up to 10 days!
Serving Ideas
- With evening tea
- As a travel snack
- In lunchboxes
- During festivals or fasting days
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Final Crunch
Cornflakes Mixture is proof that healthy can be tasty. With its khatta-meetha flavor and crispy texture, it’s a snack that wins hearts across ages. So skip the store-bought namkeen—make this at home and enjoy guilt-free munching!
