Murmura

Murmura is a delightful Indian snack made from puffed rice, seasoned with spices and mixed with crunchy vegetables. This light and crispy treat is perfect for any time of the day and is entirely dairy-free.

Ingredients

• Puffed rice - 2 cups
• Peanut oil - 1 tablespoon
• Mustard seeds - 1 teaspoon
• Cumin seeds - 1 teaspoon
• Turmeric powder - 1/2 teaspoon
• Red chili powder - 1/2 teaspoon
• Salt - 1/2 teaspoon (or to taste)
• Chopped onion - 1/4 cup
• Chopped tomato - 1/4 cup
• Chopped cilantro - 2 tablespoons
• Lemon juice - 1 tablespoon
• Roasted peanuts - 1/4 cup

Steps

1. Heat the peanut oil in a large pan over medium heat.
2. Add the mustard seeds and cumin seeds, and let them splutter.
3. Stir in the turmeric powder and red chili powder, and cook for about 30 seconds.
4. Add the chopped onion and sauté until translucent, about 2-3 minutes.
5. Mix in the chopped tomato and cook until soft, about 2 minutes.
6. Add the puffed rice, salt, and roasted peanuts to the pan, and mix well to combine all ingredients evenly.
7. Remove from heat and stir in chopped cilantro and lemon juice.
8. Serve warm or at room temperature as a snack.

Nutrition

• Calories: 220
• Protein: 6 g
• Carbs: 30 g
• Fiber: 2 g
• Sugar: 2 g
• Sodium: 380 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 10 g
• Saturated Fat: 1 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
• Water: 0.1 L

Health Benefits

• Low in calories, making it a great snack for weight management.
• Contains healthy fats and protein from peanuts, which can help with satiety.

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