Mur'mur'ya C'a Chiwda

Submitted by Curry Cravings

"Chiwda is a rather classic Indian puffed rice mix, and was included in the companion cookbook to the novel "Ten Thousand Tongues: secrets of a layered kitchen" (2018). In the novel, one of the character, Shanta, prepares a quick chiwda to accompany cups of tea for her husband, and his new friend. In most Indian kitchens, this dish is part of every snack platter, and is particularly popular at Diwali."

 

• Ready In: 35mins
• Ingredients: 14
• Yields: 8 cups
• Serves: 12

ingredients

• 1⁄4 cup oil
• 1 teaspoon cumin seed
• 3 inches fresh ginger, grated
• 12 -15 fresh curry leaves
• 3 -4 whole dried red chilies, broken into small pieces
• 1⁄4 teaspoon hing (asafetida powder)
• 1⁄4 cup raisins
• 1⁄2 cup raw unsalted peanuts
• 1⁄4 cup store bought sev (spicy lentil noodles)
• 1⁄4 cup dried coconut, slices (optional)
• 6 cups Rice Krispies (unsweetened rice puffs)
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 2 tablespoons lime juice

directions

1. Sift and pick through the puffed rice, discard discolored pieces. Dry roast the puffed rice until it is toasty but not colored. Spread over a paper towel to allow moisture to wick away. Let it cool.
2. Heat the oil in a large wok. Add cumin seeds, ginger and curry leaves. Stir vigorously to season the oil well, reduce the heat. Add dried red chilies, asafetida powder and turmeric powder; stir vigorously to avoid burning. Add the raisins and peanuts, allow them to cook. As the peanuts begin to roast, add the salt, sugar and lime juice; turn off the heat. While the oil and spices are still hot, add the cooled toasted puffed rice and sev in small batches. Toss with two flat spatulas with each addition until all the rice is mixed inches Return the wok to a medium-low heat and toss this mixture quickly. Remove from heat. Serve hot or allow to cool and store it in an airtight container for up to four weeks.

Reviews

[Jonathan Melendez]

A great snack mix, it's so good either warm or at room temperature. I couldn't get enough of it! The depth of flavors were amazing!