Masala Puffed Rice ( Masala Mamra )

Ingredients:

• 2 cups Puffed rice ( murmura/mamra)
• 1 green chili, slit lengthwise
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 1/2 tsp mustard seeds
• pinch of hing
• juice of half lemon
• 1/2 tsp red chili powder
• pinch of garam masala
• salt to taste
• few coriander leaves

Method:

• Soak the puffed rice in water for 2 mins . Make sure you are not soaking it for a long time , otherwise it will become soggy. Squeeze the water and keep it aside.
• Add red chili powder, salt , lemon juice to the soaked puffed rice.
• mix it well
• Heat oil in a pan , add mustard seeds, hing , green chili and once seeds crackle , add chopped onions.
• once the onions are light brown in color , add the puffed rice and garam masala powder
• Mix and stir it for 2 minutes.
• Ready to serve :)

Serving Suggestions:

Sprinkle coriander leaves for garnishing. Can also be served with coconut chutney !