19 Responses to “Healthy Cereal Chivda – A Perfect Munchie!”

1. Pavithra Says:
   December 9th, 2008 at 6:17 am

   Hi Hetal and Anuja,

   What is citric acid powder? Where can I find this?

   This is sure very healthy.

   Thanks!

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2. anuja Says:
   December 9th, 2008 at 3:00 pm

   Hi Pavithra,

   Citric acid is used for the tartness. Since this is a dry chivda and we want to it to have a long shelf life, we cannot used fresh lemon/lime juice. Citric acid can be found at Indian grocery stores. If you cannot find it, try using dry mango powder (amchur). It will also give the tart flavor.

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3. Vidya Says:
   December 16th, 2008 at 4:16 am

   Thanks for sharing this wonderful recipe. I tried it today it has turned out great. Will try the recipes one by one. Keep up the good work Hetal & Anuja. Wish you happy holidays.

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4. Meena Says:
   December 20th, 2008 at 7:00 pm

   Anuja,Hetal…It was an awesome recipe…I made it just now …just added cashewnuts as well….but it was fabulous and and a must keep.

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5. Mohanna Says:
   January 29th, 2009 at 7:38 pm

   Hey,
   Was lead to this site from videojug.com !
   Awesome Site. Keep up the good work !

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6. Rani Says:
   March 9th, 2009 at 11:45 pm

   Hi Guys,

   Small tip, I add in little bit of organic haldi along with the red chili powder, it gives a good flavor and color, along with some heath benefits.

   You guys are great!

   Lots of love,
   Rani

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7. Anjana Patel Says:
   April 17th, 2009 at 7:19 pm

   Hey Hetal and Anuja
   You are both doing wonderful job.
   And I love your Cereal Chivda recipe. Let me tell u it is awesome. Keep up your good work.

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8. Harini Says:
   May 7th, 2009 at 2:26 pm

   Hi Anuja and Hetal,
   Do you have the recipe for making Poha chivda in the oven? My friend once made this and it takes less oil without losing the taste. I remember she puffed up the poha in the oven and then added peanuts and seasonings.

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   anuja Reply:
   May 7th, 2009 at 4:21 pm

   This is probably what you are looking for:

   http://showmethecurry.com/2008/04/10/poha-chivda-a-snack-a-perfect-snack/

   The poha is cooked in the microwave and it is a lot healthier that the traditional method:)

   Enjoy!

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9. Alka Says:
   November 2nd, 2009 at 4:55 pm

   Hi Hetal and Anuja,

   I tried this extremely tempting and nutricious cereal chiwda just now. It is awesome!

   I have been trying your recepies since last 1 1/2 years after getting married. I came to UK to join my husband. It was a challenge to cook good and low cal. I have been easily doing this with your easy to try healthy and tasty recepies.

   I owe all the appreciation and praise that I get from all to you both. Thanks for being my friend philosopher and guide in the field of cooking.

   Keep doing the great work

   Alka

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   hetal Reply:
   November 3rd, 2009 at 8:47 pm

   Hi Alka,

   Thanks so much for the great feedback! We really appreciate it.

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   alka Reply:
   November 6th, 2009 at 12:18 pm

   Its my pleasure Hetal

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10. Malika Says:
    September 14th, 2010 at 3:39 pm

    Hi Anuja and Hetal!
    Wow, awesome recipe!
    I’ve always been a sucker for the chevda snacks that are sold in Indian grocery stores, it’s so awesome to learn how to make them at home – with much less fat and sugar!
    I have a question though: Would it be possible to replace the sweetened cereal with something else – perhaps bits of dried fruit? Raisins? Dried apricots? Diced dates?
    I’d also think of incorporating shredded wheat (minis) cereal. Maybe the brown sugar-cinnamon type instead of the honey-nut cheerios? I just find those too aggresively sweet.
    Thank you for your reply.

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    hetal Reply:
    September 14th, 2010 at 10:05 pm

    Hi Malika,

    You can really use any cereal of your choice. The honey nut cheerios is lesser in quantity than the other cereals so you only get a couple in each bite…just enough to give the chevda some sweetness. You can definitely use raisins, dates, etc – they would taste great as well. In my (personal) opinion, the sugar cinnamon shredded wheats would be far sweeter than the cheerios, but you can give it a try.

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11. dimple Says:
    February 26th, 2011 at 11:20 pm

    hi hetal and anuja,i always watch your vdo and cook.my son loves your salsa recipe.he does not like indian food.so can u please give us more american food recipe?please,please

    THANK YOU,DIMPLE.

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12. Chitra Says:
    May 24th, 2011 at 8:56 pm

    Hi anuja n hetal
    I tried this recipe today n turned out gr8. Thanks for such a nice n healthy recipe.

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13. diya Says:
    October 12th, 2011 at 3:43 am

    Hi hetal and anuja
    I am littel confuse about the rice puffs. Is it same what we use for bhel puri called mamra.

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    hetal Reply:
    October 13th, 2011 at 2:16 pm

    Hi Diya,

    No, we used rice puff (the cereal “Rice Krispies”), not mamra. It has added vitamins and minerals that mamra does not – just a healthier option.

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    diya Reply:
    October 13th, 2011 at 5:33 pm

    Hi Hetal

    First of all thanks for reply. I tried your oat muffins turned out great. My husband don’t like trying new things but he loved oat muffins.

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