Low Fat Savory Puffed Rice Snack
Add a guilt-free crunch to your snack time with this Low Fat Savory Puffed Rice Snack, an irresistible blend of crispy puffed rice and aromatic spices that comes together in just 20 minutes! Highlighted by the bold flavors of turmeric, red chili powder, and the nutty richness of roasted peanuts, this low-calorie snack is perfect for healthy munching without sacrificing taste. Enhanced with a touch of sugar and salt to balance the heat from mustard seeds and green chili, it's a delightful treat that’s light yet explosively flavorful. Ideal for sharing during tea time or as a quick bite between meals, this snack is easily stored in an airtight container for extended freshness. Perfect for health-conscious snackers searching for low-fat recipes, high-fiber snacks, or Indian-inspired appetizers!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups puffed rice
- 1 teaspoon mustard seeds
- 10 leaves curry leaves
- 1 unit green chili
- 0.5 teaspoon turmeric powder
- 0.5 teaspoon red chili powder
- 0.25 cup peanuts
- 1 tablespoon cooking oil
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon sugar
Instructions
Start by finely slicing the green chili and keeping it aside. Ensure to remove the seeds if you prefer a milder spice level.
Heat the 1 tablespoon of oil in a large pan on medium heat. Once the oil is hot, add 1 teaspoon of mustard seeds and allow them to splutter.
Add 10 curry leaves and the sliced green chili to the pan. Stir continuously for about a minute until the curry leaves are crisp and the chili is slightly fried.
Next, add 0.25 cup of peanuts to the pan. Roast them in the oil for about 2-3 minutes until they are lightly golden and aromatic.
Add 0.5 teaspoon of turmeric powder and 0.5 teaspoon of red chili powder to the pan. Stir well to coat the peanuts and other ingredients with the spices.
Immediately add 4 cups of puffed rice to the pan. Mix everything together thoroughly, ensuring that the puffed rice is evenly coated with the spice mixture.
Sprinkle 0.5 teaspoon of salt and 0.25 teaspoon of sugar over the puffed rice. Mix well to combine all the flavors.
Reduce the heat to low and continue to stir the mixture gently for 2-3 minutes. This will help the puffed rice absorb the flavors and become crisp.
Turn off the heat and transfer the savory puffed rice snack to a large bowl. Allow it to cool completely before serving or storing.
Once cooled, serve the puffed rice snack in small bowls or store it in an airtight container for up to a week to maintain its crispiness.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
600 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 34.0 g | 44% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.0 g | 25% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1334 mg | 58% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 62.9 g | 23% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.0 g | 21% | |
| Total Sugars | 4.0 g | ||
| Protein | 14.7 g | 29% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 64 mg | 5% | |
| Iron | 3.8 mg | 21% | |
| Potassium | 529 mg | 11% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
