Masala Pori | Spicy Puffed Rice
Masala Pori - A quick and an easy snack prepared with puffed rice and simple spices to curb that hunger pangs. It is an excellent side for your tea/coffee.
Servings: 4
Calories: 99kcal
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp coconut oil
- 5 curry leaves
- 2 tbsp roasted gram
- 2 tbsp peanuts
- ½ tsp chaat masala
- ¼ tsp turmeric powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 2 cups Puffed Rice
Instructions
- In a pan, heat the coconut oil. When it is hot, reduce the heat to low and add the curry leaves, roasted gram, and peanuts. Roast it for 30 seconds.
- Then add the chaat masala and turmeric powder and mix.
- Fry for 30 seconds and then add the puffed rice. Gently stir to coat the masala evenly. Then add the salt.
- Now roast it over low (on the number scale I have it at 3) heat for 3 to 4 minutes.
- After two to three minutes, try tasting the puffed rice and if its crispy turn off the heat, if not roast for a couple more minutes.
- Allow it cool for a bit and store it in an air-tight container. Serve it with tea or coffee or relish it as a snack to curb that hunger pangs.
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Notes
- Adjust the salt and spices according to your preference.
- You can use your favorite combination of spices as mentioned above.
- Make sure you are roasting the puffed rice on low flame to avoid the burning. Also, do not cook for more than five/six minutes.
Nutrition
Calories: 99kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 0mg | Sodium: 292mg | Potassium: 58mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 0g | Vitamin A: 45IU | Vitamin C: 25mg | Calcium: 14mg | Iron: 2.7mg