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Masala Pori (Spicy Puffed Rice Snack)

Looking for a light, crunchy, and flavorful snack that’s perfect with your evening chai or just to munch on during movie nights? This Masala Pori is a quick and irresistible South Indian-style snack made with puffed rice, roasted nuts, boondhi, and aromatic spices. It’s super easy to make, stores well in an airtight container, and is sure to be a family favorite!

Ingredients

  • Puffed Rice – 2 cups

  • Crispy Rice Cereal – 2 cups

  • Ginger – 1-inch piece, crushed

  • Garlic – 2–3 cloves, crushed

  • Boondhi – 1 cup

  • Pottukadalai / Roasted Gram (Split Roasted Chickpeas) – ¼ cup

  • Peanuts – a handful, roasted in a little oil

  • Curry Leaves – a few, roasted in oil until crisp

  • Turmeric Powder – to taste

  • Chilli Powder – to taste

  • Curry Powder – to taste

  • Salt – to taste

  • Oil – 2–3 teaspoons (as needed)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Spice Mix
    Heat a large pan on medium flame. Add 2–3 teaspoons of oil. Once warm, add crushed ginger and garlic, and sauté for a few seconds until aromatic.
    Then, add turmeric, chili powder, curry powder, and salt based on your spice preference. Stir quickly to avoid burning.

  2. Roast the Puffed Rice
    Add the puffed rice to the pan and stir continuously for 2–3 minutes. Roast until it becomes crisp. You’ll know it’s done when it crushes easily between your fingers.
    Transfer to a large mixing bowl.

  3. Roast the Crispy Rice Cereal
    In the same pan, lightly roast the crispy rice cereal for 1–2 minutes until it feels crunchy and toasted. Add it to the bowl with puffed rice.

  4. Add Boondhi
    Quickly toss in the boondhi and roast for a minute or two, just to warm it up. Add to the puffed rice mixture.

  5. Add Roasted Ingredients
    Now add roasted peanuts and crispy curry leaves to the mix. Also, toss in the pottukadalai (roasted gram).

  6. Mix Well
    Gently toss everything together until well combined and evenly coated with the masala.

  7. Cool and Store
    Let the mixture cool completely. Store in an airtight container for up to a week — though it probably won’t last that long because it’s so tasty!

Tips

  • You can add a pinch of asafoetida (hing) for extra flavor while sautéing the spices.

  • Adjust the spice levels to your liking—mild or spicy, it’s up to you!

  • This snack is great for kids too—just go easy on the chili if serving to little ones.

Enjoy this crunchy, spicy, and addictive Masala Pori anytime you need a quick pick-me-up!





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