Corn Flakes Chivda ( Tiffin Treats) recipe with step by step photos
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what is corn flakes chivda made of -
what is corn flakes chivda made off? corn flakes chivda is made from 2 cups raw corn flakes, 2 cups raw corn flakes, oil for deep-frying, 2 tbsp raw peanuts, 2 tbsp roasted chana dal (daria), 1/2 tsp chilli powder, 2 tbsp powdered sugar and salt to taste.
what are raw corn flakes ? -
Raw cornflakes are unprocessed and are normally used to make snacks like chivda. Before using them, it's necessary to deep fry them and cook them so as to make them edible. This is how they look. They are easily available in all grocery shops.
How are raw corn flakes made? -
Raw cornflakes are made from sweetcorn, which is ripened by more than 140 days under sun before being milled. Milling process removes the corn kernels from the cobs and turns them into flaking sized grits. These raw cornflakes are then packed and are used as required.
what is chivda? -
It is a dry snack preparation that is made easily at home or bought readymade from a grocery store. It has few dry ingredients and some spices. It can be sweet or spicy but this cornflakes chivda is a combination of both.
how to make powdered sugar -
Take a small mixer jar.
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Add sugar in it.
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Close the lid and blend to a fine powder.
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This powdered sugar can be stored in an air-tight container. Stays good at room temperature for a month.
how to deep-fry ingredients for corn flakes chivda -
To deep-fry ingredients for corn flakes chivda recipe | cornflakes chivda for Diwali | dry snacks for tiffin | corn chivda jar snack | Indian makai chivda jar snack, heat the oil in a deep non-stick pan. Do remember to deep-fry each ingredient one by one so they are uniformly fried.
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Add little corn flakes at a time so they have space to expand and cook evenly.
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Deep-fry till they turn golden brown in colour from all the sides.
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This is how they look after expanding and deep-fried.
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Drain on absorbent paper and keep aside.
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In the same way deep-fry all the raw conflakes till they are golden brown in colour from all the sides and place them in a big plate.
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In the same hot oil, add the peanuts.
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Deep-fry till they turn golden brown in colour from all the sides.
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Drain well and place them over the deep-fried conrflakes.
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In the same hot oil, add the roasted chana dal.
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Deep-fry till they turn golden brown in colour from all the side. Make sure you are carful while deep-frying the chana dal as they tend to burn easily.
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Drain well and place them over the deep-fried peanuts.
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In the same hot oil, add the sliced dry coconut.
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Deep-fry till they turn golden brown in colour from all the sides.
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Drain well and place it over the deep-fried chana dal.
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In the same hot oil, add the curry leaves.
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Deep-fry till they turn crisp. This will not take more than 30 seconds. They should be crisp but not burnt or else it will give a very burnt taste.
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Drain well and place them over the deep-fried coconut.
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All the ingredients for corn flakes chivda recipe | cornflakes chivda for Diwali | dry snacks for tiffin | corn chivda jar snack | Indian makai chivda jar snack are ready.
how to make corn flakes chivda -
To make corn flakes chivda recipe | cornflakes chivda for Diwali | dry snacks for tiffin | corn chivda jar snack | Indian makai chivda jar snack, to the deep-fried ingredients immediately, add the chili powder. You can increase the quantity of the chilli powder depending on the spice level you prefer.
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Add the powdered sugar, see above how to make powdered sugar.
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Add the salt. Add the chilli powder, powdered sugar and salt immediately so the spice powders mix well with the chivda.
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Toss very well using your hands.
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Serve corn flakes chivda recipe | cornflakes chivda for Diwali | dry snacks for tiffin | corn chivda jar snack | Indian makai chivda jar snack.
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Or cool completely and store in an air-tight container. Enjoy with tea/ coffee.
tips for corn flakes chivda-
Do not use cornflakes which we use as a cereal and have with milk.
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It can be carried for picnics, to work.
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It stays fresh in an air-tight container for atleast 10 to 15 days.
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Do not deep-fry the raw cornflakes on a very high flame as they will get burnt easily. Also do not deep-fry to many cornflakes at a time as they need space to expand.
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Dry coconut is used , do not use fresh coconut slices.
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Always remember to keep powdered sugar ready before deep-frying the ingredients.