Masala Pori

Source:

Mrs. Kavitha Saravanan


Ingredients:

Pori (Puffed Rice) - 4 liters

Khus Khus (Poppy Seeds) - 2 tbsp

Cinnamon - 4 small pieces

Red Chillies - 10

Sombu (Aniseeds/Saunf) - 1 tsp

Turmeric Powder - 1/4 tsp

Mustard Seeds - 1 tsp

Roasted Gram Dhal (Pottukadalai) - 2 tbsp

Curry Leaves - 2 sprigs

Garlic - 1 (smashed)

Cashewnuts - 10

Salt - As per taste

Oil - 4 tbsp


Method:

1.  Sun dry all ingredients separately.

2.  Powder khus khus finely and keep aside.

3.  Powder cinnamon, red chillies, sombu, turmeric powder and salt together.  Keep this masala powder aside.

4.  In a kadai, heat oil and splutter mustard seeds.  Add roasted gram, cashews, curry leaves and garlic and fry.

5.  Add khus khus powder, masala powder, and puffed rice and mix well until everything is incorporated together.

Store in airtight containers.  A crunchy and healthy snack to relish.


My Notes:

Garlic and cashews are optional.  Roasted groundnuts can also be added if desired.