Murmura Chivda Recipe (Puffed Rice Snack)

Murmura Chivda is a savoury snack made using puffed rice, peanuts, cashews, raisins, almonds, coconut, spice powders and tempering items. It has spicy, salty and slightly sweet taste which makes it very addictive to eat. It’s popular as a quick homemade snack because it takes less time and ingredients are very simple.

It is prepared for evening tea time snack or when there is sudden craving for something crunchy. It feels lighter than many deep fried snacks but still very satisfying to eat. It can also be stored in container and eaten anytime during the day because it stays crisp for a long time, it is a good snack to keep ready at home.

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About Murmura Chivda

‘Murmura’ means puffed rice and ‘Chivda’ means dry snack mix. Murmura Chivda is a simple guilt free snack made with puffed rice also called murmura or pori. Puffed rice gets tossed with fried peanuts, roasted gram, nuts and spices.

This makes a crispy and crunchy snack with different textures and flavours together. It is commonly prepared in many homes since the ingredients are easily available. This comes together under 30 minutes so can be prepared easily and quickly.

Fried peanuts, almonds, cashews and coconut gives good crunch in each bite. Raisins add mild sweetness while spices adds heat and strong flavour. Each ingredient adds different bite which makes the snack more interesting.

This recipe has its flavour from the chilli powder, turmeric and fried curry leaves. All the ingredients together coat the puffed rice well and brings balanced taste.

I usually make this when I need quick snack at home. After cooling I store Murmura Chivda in a container so it stays crisp for later use. It is also easy to pack in a small box for travel or tea time snack.

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Murmura Chivda Ingredients

• Puffed rice – I used puffed rice for the light crisp texture which makes the snack enjoyable to eat. If puffed rice feels soft you can dry roast it in pan for few minutes to bring back its crispness.
• Cashews – I chopped and added. It gives crunch and taste to the chivda.
• Peanuts – I added for crunch and flavour, you can add in more peanuts if you like.
• Fried gram dal – I used for extra crunch in the mixture. It gives mild nutty taste and blends easily with puffed rice.
• Raisins – I added to bring slight sweetness in the mixture, they puff up when fried and taste good with spicy ingredients. 
• Almonds – I chopped and added for crunch and flavor. You can replace it with cashews.
• Coconut – I added dried coconut flakes. It turns golden brown and crisp while frying, adds light coconut flavour and extra texture. 
• Curry leaves – I added for aroma and flavour, they become crisp when fried and adds that traditional taste.
• Red chillies – I added red chillies to add more heat.
• Chilli powder – I have used for heat and color. It coats puffed rice evenly and gives stronger flavour.
• Turmeric powder – I added mainly for color in the snack. It also gives mild earthy taste in the mixture.
• Powdered Sugar – I added small amount which is optional. It just balances spicy and salty flavour.
• Oil – I used for frying, it helps release the flavour of the ingredients and coats the puffed rice nicely.

How to make Murmura Chivda Step by Step

1.To a pan add 2 ½ cups puffed rice and roast it slightly to make it crisp. Remove to a plate and set aside.

2.Add 3 tablespoon oil and heat it up. Add ¼ cup peanuts, fry until crisp and golden brown. Drain oil and remove it to a plate.

3.Add 2 tablespoon fried gram dal, fry until golden. Drain oil and remove it to the plate.

4.Add 2 tablespoon cashews, fry until golden brown. Drain oil and remove it to the plate.

5.Add 2 tablespoon almonds, fry tuntil golden brown. Drain oil and remove it to the plate.

6.Add 2 tablespoon raisins. Fry until it bulges and is golden brown. Drain oil and remove it to the plate.

7.Add 2 tablespoon dried coconut. Fry until golden brown. Drain oil and remove it to the plate.

8.Add 1 small sprig curry leaves, 3 small red chillies. Fry until it splutters.

9.Add ¼ teaspoon turmeric powder, ½ teaspoon red chilli powder and salt to taste. Add 1 teaspoon chilli powder if you like more spicy.

10.Give a quick mix.

11.Add roasted puffed rice, fried items and 1 teaspoon powdered sugar.

12.Mix it well.

Murmura Chivda is ready!

Expert Tips

• Roasting – I always check puffed rice before using it. If it feels soft I roast it in pan for few minutes so it becomes crisp again.
• Frying ingredients – I fry the peanuts, raisins and nuts in oil. It helps ingredients cook and release its full flavour.
• Adjust spice – I add extra chillies for spicier taste. If making for children reduce chilli powder and red chillies.
• Mixing – I just mix the fried ingredients well with puffed rice. This helps spices coat puffed rice more evenly.
• Cooling – I cool the mix completely before storing. If stored while warm it loses the crisp texture.

Serving and Storage

Serve this with hot tea or coffee as crunchy snack. It also works well as quick snack during evening or when you want something light to munch.

Store in airtight container after it cools completely. It stays crisp for few days when kept covered properly.

FAQS

1.Can I add other nuts?

Yes you can add other nuts like cucumber seeds, sesame seeds etc.

2.Can I skip raisins?

Yes you can skip raisins you don’t like or don’t want sweetness. 

3.Can I reduce the spice level?

Yes you can reduce chilli powder and red chillies. This makes Murmura Chivda mild in taste.

4.Why did puffed rice become soft?

Puffed rice becomes soft if it absorbs moisture from air. Roasting it in pan helps bring back crisp texture again.

5.How long Murmura Chivda stays fresh?

When stored in airtight container it usually stays crisp for about four to five days. Always keep container tightly closed after using.

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