Masala Bhel

A quick roasted snack, this Masala Bhel or Murmura Chivda is a perfect tea-time snack for those lazy afternoons!

One of my favorite ways to spend rainy afternoons is lazing around with a hot cup of masala chai and this masala bhel! Or better yet, pull up a nice movie on my projector and pop these in like I would popcorn in a movie theatre.

Surprisingly, we discovered this snack on a random weekend of deep-frying. We had a few tablespoons of oil leftover in the wok and we just threw in a bunch of spices and some leftover murmura from when we made bhel puri. The result? A crunchy and delicious chivda-like snack that we decided to call masala bhel!

Another thing great about this recipe is that it is low-calorie, vegan and gluten-free! Here’s a quick video tutorial on how to make this delicious spicy garlic murmura or puffed rice –

Masala Bhel

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★★★★★

5 from 2 reviews

• Author: Kavitha Ramaswamy
• Prep Time: 10 minutes
• Cook Time: 15 minutes
• Total Time: 25 minutes
• Yield: 5 cups 1x
• Diet: Gluten Free

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Description

Spicy and crunchy masala bhel for a healthy afternoon or late-night snack! Puffed rice (murmura) is roasted with some garlic and chilli until it is crunchy.

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Ingredients

• 2 Tablespoons Vegetable Oil
• 1/4 cup Dry Red Chilli, roughly torn
• 1/4 cup Garlic Cloves, roughly mashed 
• 1/2 cup fresh Curry Leaves
• 1 teaspoon Turmeric Powder (haldi)
• 2 teaspoons Salt (adjust to taste)
• 4 to 5 cups of Murmura (Puffed Rice)

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Instructions

1. In a large wok, heat the oil
2. Add dry red chilli and garlic and fry for 1 minute
3. Add the curry leaves and fry until leaves are crisp
4. Add turmeric powder, salt and mix
5. Add Murmura or the puffed rice and mix well with the oil mixture
6. Saute on medium heat for 7-8 minutes or until the puffed rice is crispy
7. Taste and adjust for seasoning
8. Enjoy as a snack!

To store

• Let the murmura cool completely
• Store in an airtight container at room temperature
• This stays well for up to 2 weeks

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• Category: Snack
• Method: Saute
• Cuisine: Indian

Keywords: masala bhel, masala murmura, murmura chivda, crispy puffed rice,

This is one of my latest obsessions! As I burn the midnight oil, trying to complete schoolwork and keeping up with assignments, I find myself getting hungry and craving all sorts of snack foods! This murmura chivda is one of those healthier alternatives to processed products like biscuits, cookies, chips, and so on. 🙂

If you liked this healthy and delicious masala bhel (murmurs chivda), do leave a comment down below with your thoughts! ? You can also have my recipes delivered to your inbox or follow me on social media –  YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, Pinterest, Twitter  or TikTok.

Until next time,

KR