Spicy Puffed Rice

Spicy Puffed Rice

Posted 2014-04-27 by Mannyfollow
Here is a dish that's popular amongst all Indians. It's consumed on cold evenings or during the rainy season. I remember returning in from the soaking rain after school and eating a bowlful of spicy puffed rice whilst my Mum scolds, but also lovingly dried my head with a warm towel at the same time.



Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Cooking Time: 10-14 minutes
Makes: 4-5 cups servings



Ingredients
Pan with caramelised remnants of ghee OR a thick pan
2-3 tsps cooking oil
1 cup washed & dried fenugreek leaves
1 handful coriander leaves
1 - 2 sprigs curry leaves
2-3 cups plain puffed rice
1 cup roasted peanuts / cashews
1/2 cup shaved coconut
1/2 cup finely chopped onions
1/2 cup finely chopped green mango
1 tsp mustard
1 - 2 tsp chilli powder
1 tsp turmeric powder
1-2 tsp salt
1 pimch asafoetida powder

Method
  • Use the caramelised ghee pan or heat a fresh pan with 1 teaspoon of cooking oil for about 1-2 minutes.
  • Test the heat by sprinkling 1 or 2 mustards, if it fries immediately then the oil is ready.
  • Add mustard, curry leaves and turn the heat to simmer then saute.
  • When the mustard splutters, add fenugreek leaves, peanuts/cashews, shaved coconuts and add turmeric powder.
  • Once peanuts and cashews turn golden brown add chopped onions, mangoes, chilli powder and salt.
  • Add another teaspoon of oil to this mix and sprinkle asafoetida powder on the mixture.
  • Add all the puffed rice to this mix and turn them over and over until the herbs and spices have mixed well with the puffed rice.



  • You may add 1/2 teaspoon chilli powder more to get a spicier mix. Add a spray coat of oil to cook
  • Keep stirring until about 5-6 minutes.
  • Take it off the stove & change contents to a new bowl.
  • Now garnish with coriander leaves (can also add a dash of lime juice when serving).
  • After it cools down store in a dry airtight container.



  • Use within a week or it loses it's tangy flavor.

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    #winter


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