🪔 Introduction
Diwali brings light, joy, and the irresistible aroma of festive snacks filling every home. While traditional mixtures and sev are timeless, they’re often deep-fried and made with refined flours. This year, let’s give our taste buds something equally exciting but far more nourishing — a Multi-Millet Mixture!
Packed with fiber, minerals, and a delightful crunch, this snack blends the health benefits of ancient Indian millets with the familiar warmth of Indian spices. It’s crunchy, addictive, and surprisingly light — a perfect companion to your evening chai or festive get-together.
🌾 Why Choose Millets for Festive Snacking?
Millets are making a well-deserved comeback in modern kitchens. These ancient grains are:
✅ Gluten-free and rich in fiber
✅ Packed with iron, magnesium, and calcium
✅ Great for digestion and sustained energy
✅ Naturally low on the glycemic index
By swapping refined flours for millets, you can enjoy festive snacks that are both heart-healthy and diabetes-friendly.
🥣 Ingredients
For the Base
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½ cup foxtail millet
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½ cup little millet
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½ cup barnyard millet
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½ cup puffed finger millet (ragi flakes or ragi puffs)
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¼ cup roasted gram dal (pottukadalai)
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¼ cup peanuts
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¼ cup cashews
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¼ cup fresh curry leaves
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2 tbsp sesame seeds (optional)
For Seasoning
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½ tsp turmeric powder
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1 tsp red chilli powder (adjust to taste)
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½ tsp hing (asafoetida)
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Salt to taste
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2 tbsp cold-pressed groundnut or coconut oil
🔥 How to Make Multi-Millet Mixture
Step 1: Roast the Millets
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Heat a heavy-bottomed pan and dry roast each millet separately on low flame until lightly golden and crisp.
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Set aside to cool. (Skip this if using puffed millets.)
Step 2: Fry the Crunchy Elements
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Heat oil in a deep pan.
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Fry curry leaves carefully till crisp.
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Add peanuts and cashews, and fry till golden.
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Remove and place on paper towels to drain excess oil.
Step 3: Mix and Season
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In a wide pan, add the roasted millets, puffed ragi, and all fried items.
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Sprinkle turmeric, chilli powder, hing, and salt.
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Toss gently on low flame for 2–3 minutes until the spices coat everything evenly.
Step 4: Cool and Store
Allow the mixture to cool completely before storing it in an airtight jar. It stays crisp for up to 2 weeks!
🌼 Serving Ideas
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Serve with hot masala chai or filter coffee.
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Turn it into a quick millet bhel by mixing in chopped onions, tomatoes, coriander, and lemon juice.
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Pack it in small glass jars or pouches as a Diwali gift for loved ones.
💡 Tips and Variations
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Add roasted makhana or flattened rice (poha) for extra texture.
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Try puffed quinoa or puffed rice for a lighter version.
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Bake the mixture instead of frying: coat lightly with oil and bake at 170°C for 10–12 minutes, stirring once midway.
✨ Final Thoughts
This Multi-Millet Mixture is proof that healthy can be festive and delicious. Each handful is a burst of crunch, spice, and satisfaction — without the guilt!
As you light diyas and share sweets, let your snack bowls also reflect wellness, tradition, and balance.
Here’s wishing you a Happy, Healthy, and Crunchy Diwali! 🌟