A spicy-savoury Indian snack mix using breakfast cereal, nuts and seeds.
Prep Time25 minutesmins
Cook Time20 minutesmins
Course: Snack
Cuisine: Indian
Keyword: baked, cereal, chevdo, easy, healthy
Servings: 1kg
Ingredients
375gunsweetened multigrain cereal loops
375gunsweetened cornflakes
500gunsalted baked potato sticks or crisps
150gcashews
85galmonds
85gredskin peanuts
12gcurry leavesapprox 50 leaves
5green chillies
50gsesame seeds
30gcoconut
25graisins
25gcoriander leaves
20gfennel seeds
10gcinnamon sticks1 stick, broken
2gcloves15 cloves
5gcitric aciddon’t substitute lemon/lime juice as they will add moisture and affect the shelf life of the chevdo
12gsalt
70mloil
6gturmeric2 tsp
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 200C/400F.
Place the cereal on a large baking tray and bake for 6-8 minutes until golden and toasted. Allow to cool.
Place the nuts on a large baking tray and bake for 6-8 minutes until golden and toasted. Allow to cool.
In a large container, add the cereal, nuts and potato sticks.
Heat the oil in a pan. Add the remaining ingredients and saute for 2 minutes until aromatic. Mix this with the cereal and nuts and toss well to coat everything well.
Notes
Store in an airtight container in a cool, dry place. The chevdo will keep well for a month.