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Spicy puffed ice

Updated: May 26, 2021 / Posted: November 3, 2012 / By Sujatha Muralidhar This post may contain affiliate links· As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases·

Recipe

Spicy puffed rice is a crispy and spicy snack. I love to have a bowl of this spicy puffed rice to be my side when I watch horror or thrilling movies at home. This is an Indian puffed rice snack that keeps you to take a break from your daily chores. I'm telling you, you will be out of the world for sure 🙂

Masala Pori Recipe - Spicy Puffed Rice

This masala spiced puffed rice is a great nongreasy, low-fat evening snack and can be prepared in minutes. This is the basic preparation and can be customized to everyone's taste.

Searching for other munchies with a punch of masala? try this crispy pakoda, mini murukku.

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  • About this spicy puffed rice
  • How does this taste like?
  • Variation
  • Serving suggestion
  • Printable recipe card

About this spicy puffed rice

This is an Indian spiced puffed rice snack made with mild spices. This is the savory version of Rice Krispies.

Moreover, this is a low-calorie filling snack, to the outside world; this is one of some less known traditional foods and dishes from India. Contradictally very famous street food in Bengal and as well as in South India.

What do people eat for breakfast in India? Well, it varies according to the region. But this puffed rice is considered as breakfast in Eastern India. This puffed rice is similar to 'Bengali Jhal Muri', which is also called as ‘Spicy Murmura'(Spicy Puffed Rice) in another northern and western part of India.

This is one of my favorite Indian snack, which I stock in my pantry. This spicy masala puffed rice recipe is versatile; it serves as a quick snack, I throw this as a topping for my salad or soup.

I eat a handful of puffed rice, whenever I feel hungry in between my meals. This is one of my recent find from my old recipe book to solve my evening craving.

How does this taste like?

This spicy puffed rice recipe-Indian style is crisp with the dominant flavor of turmeric and garlic. Which smells and gives the pleasure of munching like popcorn. If you are looking for a Friday movie night’s exotic snack, this is for you.

Or pack this for the long driving, which helps me to feel that I’m not stuffing my stomach with some junk food. I will come up with another post, to talk about what I pack for the long travels.

Variation

This is the base recipe and has tonnes of possibilities to convert to various dishes. These are some of my recommendations, and you can go way beyond these.

  1. Add roasted peanuts, which are an attractive addition that adds texture, color, and taste. And to view this in the health point of you, it also adds up the proper amount of protein.
  2. Add roasted chickpea/chutney dal, this is the authentic add on for spicy puffed rice. I still remember we all have been served pori(puffed rice) with roasted chickpea. I do not know why it is not in the habit anymore. Is it because of the flavor of roasted chickpea’s character is strong? I do not know, but in recent days, this has been swapped with roasted peanuts. These are good also, so no complaints.
  3. Add in grated vegetables like carrot, cabbage, cucumber, onion, etc. Toss them together, and serve immediately. This is the healthy variations, and this way I make when I’m preparing a full-fledged evening snack.

Serving suggestion

  • Serve this is a self-sufficient munching snack.
  • When serving with finely chopped vegetables, you need to make sure to serve immediately. Because the puffed rice absorbs the moisture and becomes soggy very quickly than you expect.
  • Mixing with nuts is the high nutrient-rich option of serving this spicy puffed rice. This addition makes it drool-worthy, healthy, and makes it a filling snack.
  • Making a fruit salad, add this spicy garlic puffed rice as a crispy topping: the texture and its taste compliment well with the fruits.
  • Are you searching for an exotic salad topping? Add these as the top layer in your salad and expect for pleasing results.

Printable recipe card

masala pori a healthy teatime snack for kids and family

Spicy puffed rice

Spicy puffed rice, this is a low-calorie filling tea time snack. Which is crispy and tastes delicious with the bold flavor of garlic and turmeric.
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Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 51kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 teaspoon vegetable oil
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 8 curry leaves
  • 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
  • 2 cups puffed rice
  • ¼ teaspoon salt or as required

Instructions

  • In a wok add vegetable oil, crushed garlic, and curry leaves.
  • Once the garlic becomes fragrant, add turmeric powder, puffed rice, and salt.
  • In medium heat, toss for 4 minutes until the puffed rice coated with masala and becomes crispy.
  • Serve immediately or store in air tight container.

Notes

  • Serve as a tea time snack, add chopped cucumber, tomatoes or shredded cabbage finally to make this snack more healthy.
  • Test for the crispiness of the puffed rice before stirring. If it is not crispy, stir them in the hot pan for a couple of minutes, by stirring them constantly.

Nutrition

Calories: 51kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 146mg | Potassium: 14mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 76IU | Vitamin C: 40mg | Calcium: 11mg | Iron: 2mg
Course Side Dish
Cuisine Indian
Keyword spicy puffed rice
Author Sujatha Muralidhar

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