Sweet, salty and spicy, this crunchy mixture is composed of spicy dried ingredients, which may include fried lentils[1], peanuts, chickpea flour noodles, corn, vegetable oil, chickpeas, flaked rice, potato stick, fried onion and curry leaves. This is all flavored with salt and a blend of spices that may include coriander turmeric powder, crushed chili powder and mustard seed. The traditional Indian food can be eaten as part of a meal; however as a standalone snack is usually consumed with the hands. Chivda is a delicious anytime snack, usually served with Indian chai. This light delicate snack is very popular during the Festival of Diwali.
