Inspired by Indian street food, Masala Puffed Rice Recipe for Kara Pori is quite simple to make, tastes delicious and healthy tea time snack very low in calories.
Prep Time5 minutesmins
Cook Time5 minutesmins
Total Time10 minutesmins
Course: Snack
Cuisine: Indian
Author: Padma Veeranki
Ingredients
1TablespoonOil
1teaspoonMustard seeds
4-5Dry red chillies
1/2CupRaw Peanuts with skin
6-8Garlic pods with skinlightly crushed
1/2teaspoonTurmeric powder
1/4teaspoonAsafoetida
A Sprig Curry Leaves
Salt to taste
4Cupsof Puffed Rice
Instructions
Heat oil in a wide deep pan over medium heat.
Add mustard seeds and once the mustard starts to splutter, add dry red chillies, raw peanuts and fry till they are half roasted.
Now, add crushed garlic and sauté till the garlic turns light brown.
Now add turmeric powder, followed by asafoetida, salt and curry leaves.
Add puffed rice and stir for few seconds till the puffed rice becomes crispy. Adjust salt if required and turn off the heat.
Store it in an airtight container once it cools down.