How do you make spicy indian snacks like bombay mix, or crunchy coated spicy nuts?

Question

Obviously i'm sure they keep these recipe gems to themselves mostly, but they're so yum, can you blame me for asking?

Answer 1

CORNFLAKES CHEWDA:  this recipe is tasty, addictive and a great snack.

Ingredients

5-6 cups cornflakes cereal

1/2 cup peanuts

1/3 cup cashew pieces (optional)

1/3 raisins or cranberries

10-12 curry leaves (kadhilimba)

2 tsp mustard seeds

1 tsp fennel seeds (badishep), lightly roasted

1 tsp turmeric

1 tsp red chili powder (to taste)

4 tbps oil

1 tbsp lemon juice

salt and sugar to taste

Method

Heat oil in a medium sized wok (kadhai). Add the mustard seeds and when they start sputtering, add the turmeric. Add the curry leaves, peanuts, raisins/ cranberries, and cashews (if using). Cook for about a minute and then add the fennel seeds, the chili powder, and the lemon juice.

Next, add the salt and the corn flakes and turn off the heat. Mix till the corn flakes are well coated with the spices. Let cool slightly before adding a pinch of sugar. Adjust the salt.

Stored in an airtight container, chivda will stay fresh for at least a week.

MORE RECIPES:

http://www.indianfoodforever.com/maharas...

http://www.indianfoodforever.com/holiday...

http://www.recipezaar.com/268536

Answer 2

enjoy!

first link is for spiced nuts,second for bombay mix

for the bombay mix recipe, you don't need to register, just scroll down the page a bit and you'll find the recipe.