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Murmura Chivda (Easy Spicy Puffed Rice)
Murmura Chivda is a totally irresistible spicy puffed rice snack that's so easy to put together. The quick, short, and sweet murmura recipe is healthy, vegan, and if you don’t use cornflakes, then gluten-free.
Prep Time
5
minutes
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Cook Time
15
minutes
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Course:
Snack
Cuisine:
Indian
Keyword:
Murmura chivda recipe, spicy puffed rice, Puffed rice snacks, Indian puffed rice snacks
Servings:
10
Servings
Calories:
Author:
Natasha Minocha
Ingredients
1
tbsp
Mustard oil
2
tsp
Mustard seeds
1/4
tsp
Asafoetida / hing
15-20
Curry leaves
5
Dried red chillies
2
cups / 50gms
Puffed rice/ murmura
1.5
cup / 107 gms
Poha / flattened rice
1.5
tsp
Salt
1
tsp
Turmeric/ haldi
1.5
tsp
Coriander powder/ dhania powder
1/2
tsp
Red chilli powder
You can add more if you prefer a spicier mix
1
tsp
Sugar
1.5
cups/ 72 gms
Cornflakes
1
cup/ 185 gms
Roasted peanuts
1/2
cup/ 70 gms
Raisins
Instructions
In a large wok or a heavy-bottomed pan, heat the mustard oil.
Once the oil is heated, add the mustard seeds, asafoetida / hing, red chillies, and curry leaves.
Stir for 30 seconds, then add murmura ( puffed rice) and poha ( flattened rice) cook for 3-5 minutes, stirring continuously.
Add salt, turmeric, coriander powder, red chilli powder, and sugar.
Give it a good stir for 2-3 minutes.
Now add the cornflakes, roasted peanuts, and raisins.
Taste and adjust for seasoning.
Keep stirring for another 2-3 minutes. Turn the heat off and let the mixture cool completely before transferring to an air-tight jar.