Puffed rice is an Indian snack that is loved by many all around the globe. It is worth noticing that they are not only delicious and light but also a heart option for you. In the North, they are called murmure and in South, they are known as parwal but everyone knows them for their crispiness.
Whenever the guests arrive, there remains a confusion of what to serve them along with tea. If you are living in an Indian household, then there are chances that you must have tried a lot of things from cookies to samosas. However, have you ever tried puffed rice? Well, here are some puffed rice-based snacks that are perfect for serving to guests.
Govinda dancing on the streets of Mumbai in his loud colourful shirts is the visual you might be having right now. Bhel puri is a delicious Indian street food that combines puffed rice with chopped vegetables, tamarind sauce, and a variety of spices. This Mumbai based snack has won hearts and to make it, you just have to mix puffed rice with chopped tomatoes, onions, boiled potatoes, cilantro, and green chilies. To make it more spicy, add tamarind sauce and sprinkle with chaat masala for a tangy flavour.
Well, Indians have their way with snacking. Even something as simple as puffed rice are made in a variety of ways. Murmura chivda is a savoury snack from Bihar that made by mixing puffed rice with roasted peanuts, curry leaves, and spices. There it is a breakfast dish but you can make it with evening tea too.
To prepare it, heat some oil in a pan, add mustard seeds, curry leaves, and chopped green chilies. Then you can toss in peanuts, roasted chana dal, and puffed rice, then season with salt and turmeric. This light and crunchy snack can be stored in an airtight container and served with tea or coffee.
Do you remember the good old days when grandma used to make this? Well, you can also try it. Puffed rice bars are a simple and sweet treat that your guests will love. Melt some jaggery in a pan until it caramelizes, then mix in the puffed rice until well coated. All you have to do then is to press the mixture into a greased tray and let it cool. Once set, cut into bars or squares. These bars are great for a quick, no-bake snack.
Puffed rice upma is a dish that is easy to make and perfect for brunch. Start by soaking the puffed rice in water for a few minutes and then draining it well. In a pan, sauté mustard seeds, cumin seeds, curry leaves, chopped onions, and green chilies. Add the soaked puffed rice and mix well. Season with salt and a squeeze of lemon juice. Garnish with chopped cilantro before serving.
Now, if you are bored with eating regular rice or poha, then masala puffed rice is a quick and tasty snack that can be made in minutes. To make it, heat some oil in a pan and add mustard seeds, curry leaves, chopped green chilies, and a pinch of asafoetida. In the end, add puffed rice and mix well. Season with salt, turmeric, and red chili powder. Like a good street food vendor, toss everything together until the puffed rice is well coated with the spices.
These puffed rice-based snacks are easy to make and sure to impress your guests. Enjoy the variety and versatility of puffed rice in these delightful snacks!
