
Appetizers & nibbles
Bombay mix (chevda)
A crunchy mix of puffed rice flakes, peanuts, fried chickpeas and spices, with a salty and slightly tangy flavor. It is a snack widely eaten across India, nibbled at any time of day.
Ingredients
Ingredients
Huile
Spices & seasoning
Optional extras
Instructions
- Quickly rinse the rice flakes under cold water and drain them, then leave to dry for 10 minutes.
- Heat the oil to 170 °C and fry the flakes in small handfuls for 30 seconds to 1 minute, until crispy.
- Drain on paper towel, then fry the peanuts, cashews, chickpeas and raisins the same way.
- In 1 tablespoon of hot oil, pop the mustard seeds, then add the curry leaves and crumbled dried chilies.
- Add the turmeric, chili powder, cumin, salt and sugar, and remove from the heat straight away.
- Tip the fried ingredients into the pan and stir vigorously so every piece is coated in spices.
- Leave to cool completely in a large dish before storing in an airtight box.
Variations and tips
Version without frying. Toast the flakes, peanuts and chickpeas in the oven at 180 °C for 10 minutes, stirring often.
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Original Ecomely recipe.

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