Granola

1 3/4 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
1/2 cup mixed nuts and seeds (such as pistachios, almonds, cashews, pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, etc.)
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Pinch of salt
1 1/2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1/4 cup maple syrup
3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 cup coconut flakes or dry unsweetened coconut

Heat the oven to 275° F.  Mix together the oats, nuts and seeds, cinnamon, and salt.  Add the vegetable oil, maple syrup, and vanilla extract. and mix well.  Spread on a cookie sheet and bake for 35 minutes, stirring every 8 minutes or so.  Add the coconut and bake for 5 more minutes.  Remove from oven, allow to cool, and store in an airtight container.

Serves 4.

From Indian Vegetarian Feast by Anjum Anand, with minor changes