Name: Muri Makha - Home-Made
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 1 servings
Ingredients: 2 cup of puffed rice (muri); 0 1 small red onion, finely chopped; 0 1 small tomato, finely chopped; 0 2 (3 green chilies, finely chopped (adjust to your spice preference)); 0.25 cup fresh coriander leaves, chopped; 0.5 tsp black salt (kala namak); 0.5 tsp roasted cumin powder; 0.5 tsp red chili powder (adjust to your spice preference); 0.5 tsp chaat masala; 0 1/2 lemon, juiced; 0 2 (3 tablespoons tamarind chutney (optional)); 0 Salt to taste; 0 A handful of sev (crispy chickpea noodles) for garnish (optional) (optional)

Instructions

In a large mixing bowl, place the puffed rice (muri).
Add the finely chopped red onion, tomato, and green chilies to the puffed rice.
Sprinkle the black salt, roasted cumin powder, red chili powder, and chaat masala over the mixture. You can adjust the spice levels according to your preference.
Squeeze the juice of half a lemon over the mixture. You can also add tamarind chutney for extra flavor if you like.
Add the chopped fresh coriander leaves for a refreshing taste.
Gently mix all the ingredients together. Be careful not to crush the puffed rice too much; you want to maintain its crunch.
Taste and adjust the seasoning, adding more salt or spices if needed.
Serve the Muri Makha in individual bowls, garnished with a handful of sev if desired.
Enjoy your homemade Muri Makha as a snack or light meal. It's best when served immediately to retain the crispiness of the puffed rice.
Muri Makha is a quick and delicious snack that's perfect for enjoying the flavors of Bengal. You can adjust the spices and ingredients to suit your taste.