Murmure (Puffed rice) Treat

A delightful trip down the memory lane with street vendors selling murmure (puffed rice) brings back childhood nostalgia.

Sharing two fantastic recipes to try:

Jaggery Murmure(Puffed Rice) Treat

• Prep Time: 5 mins
• Cook Time: 5 mins
• Total Time: 10 mins
• Serves: 6-8

Ingredients:

• 250g Jaggery (adjust to taste)
• 500g Roasted Murmure (puffed rice)

Method:

1. Melt jaggery into syrup.
2. Cook for 1 minute to reduce moisture as it gets frothy.
3. Add murmure to molten jaggery; mix well.
4. Spread on tray; let cool.
5. Separate rice puffs until still warm.

Tips:

• Make murmura ladoo by rolling warm mixture into balls.
• Add crushed nuts for a nutritious cereal or bar.

Namkeen Murmura(Puffed Rice)

• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Cook Time: 5 mins
• Total Time: 15 mins
• Serves: 6-8

Ingredients:

• 2-3 Tbsp Oil
• 2 Split green chillies
• Few Curry leaves
• Handful Peanuts
• Few sliced dry coconut
• Few Raisins
• ¼ tsp Turmeric powder
• Chilli powder (to taste)
• Salt (to taste)
• ¼ tsp Chat masala
• ¼ tsp Sugar powder
• 500g Roasted puffed rice

Method:

1. Heat oil in wok.
2. Add chillies, curry leaves; let splutter.
3. Add peanuts, coconut and raisins ( or nuts of choice); fry for a minute.
4. Add turmeric, chilli powder and switch off the flame
5. Mix in puffed rice, chat masala, salt, sugar.
6. Garnish with chopped onions (optional).

Tips:

• Store airtight for longer shelf life.