Wheat flakes chivda - 1
  • Recipe Cusine : Indian
  • Prep Time : 10 Minutes
  • Cook time : 10 Minutes
  • Serves : 2.5 cups
  • Author : Jeyashri
  • Recipe Category : Snack
  • Description : Wheat flakes chivda recipe, with video and step by step pictures, a healthy diwali snack recipe using Wheat flakes.

Wheat Flakes 2 cups Peanuts 4 tblsp Oil 1 tblsp Sugar 1/2 tsp Red chili powder 1 tsp Turmeric powder 1/2 tsp Mustard seeds| kadugu 1 tsp Curry leaves few Salt as needed

Video of how to make Wheat flakes Chivda

Method  :

  • In a pan add oil and add in the mustard seeds and curry leaves.
  • When the mustard starts spluttering add in the peanuts.
  • Roast the peanuts for a while without getting it burnt.
  • Add in the turmeric powder, red chili powder and salt to this.
  • Roast it for a minute in low flame.
  • Do not let it get burnt.
  • Add in the sugar now and give a quick mix.
  • Add in 2 cups of wheat flakes.
  • Mix well evenly so that the powders and salt will get coated nicely.
  • Let this be in low and saute for 3 minutes.
  • Switch off.
  • It will be slightly chewy when you taste it immediately.
  • But it will become crispy after it is cool completely.
  • Store this in an airtight container and enjoy with your tea.

Method  with step wise pictures:

  • In a pan add oil and add in the mustard seeds and curry leaves.
wheat flakes chivda 1 - 2
  • When the mustard starts spluttering add in the peanuts.
  • Roast the peanuts for a while without getting it burnt.
  • Add in the turmeric powder, red chili powder and salt to this.
wheat flakes chivda 2 - 3
  • Roast it for a minute in low flame.
  • Do not let it get burnt.
  • Add in the sugar now and give a quick mix.
  • Add in 2 cups of wheat flakes.
  • Mix well evenly so that the powders and salt will get coated nicely.
wheat flakes chivda 3 - 4
  • Let this be in low and saute for 3 minutes.
  • Switch off.
  • It will be slightly chewy when you taste it immediately.
  • But it will become crispy after it is cool completely.
  • Store this in an airtight container and enjoy with your tea.
Wheat flakes Chivda - 5

Notes:

  1. You can add green chili to the oil while frying the peanuts.
  2. Roasted gram can also be added along with the peanuts.
  3. Some Chaat masala can be added along with red chili powder, to give a nice flavour to the wheat flakes chivda.