Saturday, January 10, 2009

MASALA PUFFED RICE/PORI


Masala pori is a perfect tea time snack. Having masala pori with a cup of coffee will be really delicious. This is a simple recipe that fills up and still makes us feel light even if we have overeaten. Usually, peanuts and puffed channa dal is added to the masala pori but I wanted to have a low-calorie version, hence didn’t added that, however, adding both peanuts and puffed channa dal will make it to taste more yummy. It can be prepared in large amounts and stored in an airtight container. Whenever we go for get-togethers or outing, I usually prepare this to avoid myself from eating fast-food items.

INGREDIENTS:

Puffed Rice – 1 litre

Crushed garlic flakes – 15

Curry leaves – few

Turmeric powder – 1/2 tsp

Chilly powder – 1/2 tsp (add more if you want it more spicy)

Powdered asafoetida – 1/2 tsp

Salt – to taste

Oil – 2 tsp

METHOD:

· Heat oil in a pan, add garlic flakes and curry leaves, once they have become brown, add turmeric powder, chilly powder, and asafoetida.
· Then add the puffed rice and salt, mix well and keep in flame for a minute or less than that if the volume is small, otherwise it will be overburnt.
· Switch of the stove. Crispy masala pori is now ready. Transfer the contents in an airtight container to maintain the crispiness.

Being a new blogger, I have not attended any events so far. This is the first event I am going to participate. Am going to send this to the FIC-- YELLOW at http://tumyumtreats.blogspot.com/2009/01/announcing-food-in-colors-january-2009.html hosted by sunshinemom of tongue ticklers.

10 comments:

Mahimaa's kitchen said...

my fav snack. looks so yummy!

Sunshinemom said...

I remember we used to get lots of this from home when we came back to hostel! It tastes good and keeps well too! Thanks for the delicious entry and welcome to FIC!

Adlak's tiny world said...

hey vidhya good,healthy n tasty dish. perfect for event too...

sriharivatsan said...

Thanks Mahimaa, Sunshinemom, and Adlak's.

Unknown said...

favo..tea time snack..yummy..

Andhra Flavors said...

yummy tea time snack.

Jeyashris Kitchen said...

hi came to know abt ur blog thro hema. posting very healthy recipes.Since im also in a plan to reduce my weight i can try most of the recipes from ur blog.
masala pori looks yummy.

sriharivatsan said...

Thanks Sowmya and AF..

Thanks JeyashriSuresh..Urcomments are much appreciated...

Rajani said...

lovely blog! very healthy and yummy dishes and am planning to make a few recipes you have featured :)

Srikitchen said...

that's my all time fav!lokks perfect and too good!