Spicy Puffed Rice (crunchy Girmit)

Spicy Puffed Rice, also known as Crunchy Girmit, is a popular street food snack from Uttara Karnataka Cuisine. It's a spicy and crunchy snack that is perfect for munching on any time of the day.

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Spicy Puffed Rice (crunchy Girmit)

Ingredients

  • 3 cups puffed rice
  • 1 onion, finely chopped
  • 1 tomato, finely chopped
  • 2-3 green chilies, finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup peanuts
  • 1/4 cup roasted gram (putani)
  • 1/4 cup fresh coriander leaves, chopped
  • 1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon red chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon chaat masala
  • 1 tablespoon tamarind paste
  • Salt to taste
  • 2 tablespoons oil

Instructions

  1. Heat oil in a pan over medium heat.
  2. Add peanuts and roasted gram, and sauté until they turn crispy.
  3. Add chopped onions, green chilies, and sauté until the onions turn translucent.
  4. Add turmeric powder, red chili powder, and mix well.
  5. Add chopped tomatoes, tamarind paste, and cook until the tomatoes turn soft.
  6. Add puffed rice, salt, and mix well until the spices are evenly coated.
  7. Turn off the heat and sprinkle chaat masala and chopped coriander leaves. Mix well.
  8. Crunchy Girmit is ready to be served.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
10 minutes
Cooking time:
5 minutes
Total time:
15 minutes
Cooking method
Stovetop

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Supplies

Large pan Spatula Bowls

Tools

Stove

Serving suggestions

Serve Crunchy Girmit with a hot cup of tea or coffee for a perfect evening snack.

Tips & tricks

Make sure to mix the spices and puffed rice gently to avoid breaking the puffed rice.

Cost

$5