Recipe · Snacks, Soups and Rasam · by Mrinal Pandit, Chief Dietician Nephroplus
Cornflakes Chivda
Good for CKD, dialysis, diabetics and post transplant (in moderation). A crunchy low fat evening snacks.
CKD (non-dialysis)On dialysisDiabeticPost-transplantp 86
Per serving
30 g (3/4 th bowl)
Safe for your stage
Phosphorus29 mg
Potassium49 mg
Sodium131 mg
Protein2.4 g
Energy147 kcal
Note: Use flaked corn (locally available) instead of packed cornflakes. Packed cornflakes (cereals) will add 200 mg of extra sodium per serving.
Ingredients
- Cornflakes (dry)250 g
- Poha · 1/2 cup
- Raw unsalted peanuts · 1/4 cup
- Curry leaves · 1 sprig
- Red chilli powder · 1 tsp
- Sugar · 1/2 tsp
- Salt · 1/4 tsp
- Oil · 1 tsp
Method
- 1In a microwave, proof bowl place the corn flakes and microwave at high for 3-4 minutes until they pop up and become crisp.
- 2Mix once after every minute to avoid burning and to get crisply done flakes. Transfer to a bowl.
- 3Repeat for Poha and peanuts one after the other. Microwave each ingredient separately as the roasting time will differ and once done keep transferring to the same bowl.
- 4Heat oil in a pan. Once it has reach smoking point, turn off the flame and take the pan off the stove. Immediately add red chilli powder, salt, sugar and curry leaves and mix briskly.
- 5Add all the roasted ingredients to the pan and mix gently until all the ingredients are well coated.
- 6Store this cornflakes mixture in an airtight container and enjoy at leisure.
Notes from the contributor
- • CKD and dialysis can eat this as a mid-day or tea time snack, in portion recommended.
- • Diabetics may face a challenge of sugar levels rising. Please avoid this.
Sources
- KWF · Proprietary-with-permission · id kwf_cornflakes_chivda