Spicy puffed rice

This is one of my favourite snacks. Hundreds have been the number of times when I have had this during my school days. Despite this being my favourite snack, I really don't know why did not make this before. When I was raking my brains for an easy snack for Diwali, S suggested that I make this. An easy breezy and a hassle free recipe. Goes great with a cup of coffee or tea. So here goes the recipe.

Spicy puffed rice recipe:

Preparation time: 10 mins

Cooking time 15 mins

Ingredients:

Puffed rice-10 cups

Oil-2tbsp

Curry leaves- 2 sprigs

Mustard seeds- 1tsp

Red chillies- 2

Turmeric powder- 1/2 tsp

Chilli powder- 1/2 tsp

Peanuts- 1/2 cup

Roasted gram/ Dalia- 1/4 cup

Hing- 1/4tsp

Salt to taste

Other optional ingredients: Chopped dry coconut pieces and cashews.

Method:

• Toast the puffed rice till crisp and keep aside.
• Heat oil in a pan and add the mustard seeds.
• Once it pops add the peanuts and fry till brown
• Add the red chillies and fry till crisp..
• Add the roasted gram and saute for a min.
• Next, add the turmeric, red chilli powder and curry leaves
• When the curry leaves turn crisp, add the hing and salt.
• Add the puffed rice, mix thoroughly and take of the flame. 
• Keep it closed for 10-15mins for the flavours to infuse.
• Store in an air tight container.