How many servings does this pumpkin seeds chivda make?

It makes around 6 servings, with 10 minutes of prep and about 15 minutes of cooking.

Is pumpkin seeds chivda a healthy snack?

It is a lighter, roasted-style namkeen made with pumpkin seeds, peanuts and poha tossed in heart-friendly Anveshan groundnut oil, rather than deep-fried.

How long does homemade chivda stay fresh?

Once fully cooled, store it in an airtight jar where it keeps crunchy for everyday snacking; cooling completely before sealing is key.

Why add a pinch of khandsari to chivda?

A teaspoon of unrefined Anveshan khandsari gives the classic sweet-salty-spicy balance that makes chivda moreish.

Pumpkin Seeds Chivda

Name: Pumpkin Seeds Chivda
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 2 cups Thin poha (flattened rice); ½ cup Pumpkin seeds; ¼ cup Peanuts; 2 tbsp Wood-Pressed Groundnut Oil; 10–12 Curry leaves; ½ tsp Mustard seeds; 1–2 Green chilli (slit); ¼ tsp Turmeric powder; 1 tsp Khandsari; to taste Salt; 2 tbsp Dried coconut flakes (optional)

Pumpkin seeds chivda is a light, crunchy Indian trail mix made by tempering thin poha with pumpkin seeds, peanuts and curry leaves in a little oil until crisp. This version is tossed in nutty Anveshan wood-pressed groundnut oil with mustard seeds, green chilli and turmeric, then balanced with a pinch of unrefined khandsari. It makes about 6 servings of a nutritious, grab-and-go namkeen that stays fresh in a jar for everyday munching.

Time breakdown

Prep Time10 min

Cook Time15 min

Total Time25 min

Ingredients

Thin poha (flattened rice)
Pumpkin seeds
Peanuts
💡 You can also use Mustard Oil / Sunflower Oil / Coconut Oil / Black Sesame Oil / Olive Oil as per your preference.
Curry leaves
Mustard seeds
Green chilli (slit)
Turmeric powder
Salt
Dried coconut flakes (optional)

How to Make Pumpkin Seeds Chivda

1
Dry roast the thin poha in a pan on low heat for 4–5 minutes until crispy. Set aside.
2
In the same pan, dry roast pumpkin seeds until they start to pop (2–3 minutes). Set aside.
3
Heat Anveshan groundnut oil in the pan. Add mustard seeds and let them splutter.

Tips for the Best Pumpkin Seeds Chivda

✓Use thin poha and roast it well so the chivda turns light and crunchy rather than chewy.
✓Temper the spices in the Anveshan groundnut oil until fragrant before adding the poha to coat it evenly.

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