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Easy Kaara Pori Recipe: Crispy Puffed Rice Snack in Minutes
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Easy Kaara Pori Recipe: Crispy Puffed Rice Snack in Minutes
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Easy Kaara Pori Recipe: Crispy Puffed Rice Snack in Minutes

Learn how to make delicious and crispy Kaara Pori, a popular South Indian puffed rice snack. This quick and easy recipe combines aromatic spices, crunchy groundnuts, and fresh herbs for a perfect savory treat. Ideal for tea time or a light snack, this dish is ready in minutes.
#Indian snack
#Puffed rice
#Tea time snack
#Spicy snack
#Easy recipe
#South Indian
#Quick snack
#Kaara Pori
Gathering Kaara Pori ingredients
Gathering Kaara Pori ingredients

Recipe Information

5m
Prep Time
10m
Cook Time
15m
Total Time
4
Servings
Easy
Indian
English
Nutrition (per serving)
150
Calories
4g
Protein
20g
Carbs
7g
Fat
Tempering spices and nuts in oil
Tempering spices and nuts in oil

Ingredients

  • Oil
    (Any cooking oil)

    2 tablespoons

  • Mustard seeds

    1 teaspoon
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  • Curry leaves

    few leaves

  • Groundnuts
    (raw, unsalted)

    1 cup

  • Roasted gram
    (dalia)

    2 tablespoons

  • Turmeric powder

    1 teaspoon

  • Chilli powder
    (adjust to taste)

    1 teaspoon
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  • Asafoetida

    1 teaspoon

  • Puffed rice

    4 cups

  • Chaat masala
    (optional, for extra tang)

    1 teaspoon

  • Onion
    (finely chopped)

    1 medium onion

  • Coriander leaves
    (fresh, chopped)

    2 tablespoons
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Servings: 4
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Mixing puffed rice with spices
Mixing puffed rice with spices

Instructions

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  • 1

    Heat oil in a large pan. Add mustard seeds and let them splutter. Add curry leaves.
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    Heat oil in a large pan. Add mustard seeds and let them splutter. Add curry leaves.
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    Keep the heat on medium to prevent burning the spices.
  • 2

    Add groundnuts and roasted gram to the pan. Sauté until lightly golden and fragrant, stirring frequently.
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    Add groundnuts and roasted gram to the pan. Sauté until lightly golden and fragrant, stirring frequently.
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    Stir continuously for even roasting and to prevent burning.
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  • 3

    Lower the heat and add turmeric powder, chilli powder, and asafoetida. Mix well for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
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    Lower the heat and add turmeric powder, chilli powder, and asafoetida. Mix well for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
    1m

    Ensure the heat is low to avoid burning the dry spice powders.
  • 4

    Add the puffed rice (pori) to the pan. Mix gently but thoroughly, ensuring all the spices coat the rice evenly.
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    Add the puffed rice (pori) to the pan. Mix gently but thoroughly, ensuring all the spices coat the rice evenly.
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    Use a large spoon or your hands to mix carefully to avoid crushing the puffed rice.
  • 5

    Turn off the heat. Add chaat masala (if using), finely chopped onion, and fresh coriander leaves. Mix one final time.
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    Turn off the heat. Add chaat masala (if using), finely chopped onion, and fresh coriander leaves. Mix one final time.
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    Serve immediately for the best crispiness and flavor.
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