Snacks Indian

Bombay Mix

A spiced, crunchy Indian nibble of fried lentils, nuts and gram-flour sev. The tiers run from a quick dressed-up shop pack to a from-scratch mix fried in ghee with curry leaves and homemade sev.

Serves4
Time5 min
Cost / serving£0.45
Vegetarian Vegan Dairy-free

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Budget version

Shop-bought bombay mix livened up with extra spice and peanuts.

Per serving£0.45
Total cost£1.80
Time5 min
Servings

Ingredients for 4

  • 200 g shop-bought bombay mix
  • 50 g salted peanuts
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • ½ tsp chilli powder
  • ½ tsp amchur (dried mango powder)

Method

  1. Tip the bombay mix and peanuts into a large bowl.
  2. Sprinkle over the cumin, chilli powder and amchur.
  3. Toss well so the spices coat everything evenly.
  4. Serve in bowls, or store in an airtight container for up to a week.

Equipment

  • large bowl

The three ways, side by side

Budget
£0.45 / serving · 5 min

Shop-bought bombay mix livened up with extra spice and peanuts.

Better
£1.05 / serving · 18 min

Toasted nuts and sev tossed warm in a tempered spice oil.

Ultimate
£2.13 / serving · 50 min

Homemade sev fried in ghee with curry leaves, cashews and coconut.