Sugar-Free Savory Puffed Rice Snack
Light, crispy, and brimming with bold Indian flavors, this Sugar-Free Savory Puffed Rice Snack is the ultimate guilt-free treat for your midday cravings. Prepared in just 15 minutes, this quick and easy recipe features crunchy puffed rice tossed with roasted peanuts, curry leaves, and aromatic spices like turmeric, cumin, and red chili powder. A hint of asafoetida adds depth, while fried chickpeas and dry red chilies bring extra crunch and heat. Perfect for health-conscious snackers, this no-sugar snack is not only delicious but also highly versatile—enjoy it as a tea-time companion, a lunchbox treat, or a party appetizer. Plus, it stores well in an airtight container, making it a convenient make-ahead option for busy days!
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Ingredients
- 3 cups Puffed rice
- 0.5 cup Peanuts
- 10 leaves Curry leaves
- 1 teaspoon Mustard seeds
- 1 teaspoon Cumin seeds
- 0.5 teaspoon Turmeric powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Red chili powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 2 tablespoons Oil
- 0.5 cup Roasted chickpeas
- 2 chilies Chopped dry red chilies
- 0.25 teaspoon Asafoetida (hing)
Directions
Step 1
Heat oil in a large pan over medium heat.
Step 2
Add mustard seeds and cumin seeds to the hot oil and let them splutter.
Step 3
Add curry leaves and dry red chilies, stir briefly until aromatic.
Step 4
Add peanuts to the pan and fry until they turn golden brown.
Step 5
Add roasted chickpeas and stir them until well mixed.
Step 6
Sprinkle turmeric powder, red chili powder, and asafoetida into the pan, and mix thoroughly.
Step 7
Add the puffed rice and salt, then gently mix to ensure all the puffed rice is coated evenly with the spice mix.
Step 8
Reduce heat to low, and stir the puffed rice continuously for about 3-4 minutes to allow it to absorb flavors and become crisp.
Step 9
Remove from heat and let it cool completely before serving or storing in an airtight container.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (239.3g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1037.2 |
| Total Fat 70.6g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 8.1g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 7.1g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1670.3mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 83.9g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 15.5g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 7.5g | |
| Protein 31.0g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 150.8mg | 0% |
| Iron 8.1mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1005.7mg | 0% |
Source of Calories