Kolhapuri Bhadang Indian Snack Recipe

Showing vibrant golden hued turmeric spiced Kolhapuri Bhadang served in a bowl.

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Kolhapuri Bhadang Indian Snack Recipe

Kolhapuri Bhadang is a flavorful Indian snack made from puffed rice, roasted peanuts, and an aromatic blend of spices. Elevate your tea-time experience with this quick, crunchy treat.

Prep Time5

Cook Time15

Course: Indian Food

Cuisine: Indian

Diet: Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian

Servings: cups

Calories: 150kcal

Author: Prajakta Sukhatme

Cost: $5

Equipment

Cast Iron Wok

Ingredients

500 grams Kolhapuri Murmura puffed rice
¼ cup oil
½ cup roasted peanuts
½ cup roasted chana dal dalia dal
½ cup Dry Coconut Slices
1 teaspoon cumin seeds
1 teaspoon Turmeric Powder
1 teaspoon red chili powder adjust per taste
½ tablespoon salt or to taste

Optional Tadka Ingredients

10-15 fresh curry leaves
1 green chili finely chopped
⅛ teaspoon Hing use gluten-free to make gluten-free version
1 tablespoon cumin-coriander powder

Instructions

Sift the Murmura through colander and discard the broken murmura powder, any other debries. Roast Murmura in a wide pan on medium heat for 5 to 7 minutes. Stir frequently so it doesn’t burn on the base. Transfer the roasted murmura in a big pot. Keep it aside. ( optional step but helps to avoid soggy bhadang and keep get the good crunch)
In a pan, heat oil over medium heat. Add cumin seeds. Allow them to splutter. Add a pinch of asafoetida (hing), chopped green chillies and curry leaves (if using). Stir for a few seconds.
Lower the heat and add turmeric powder and red chili powder. Quickly stir to avoid burning the spices. Add peanuts, dry coconut slices and roasted chana dal. Fry on low to medium heat for about 3-4 minutes.
💡💡💡Make sure to stir frequently and keep the heat to low since things burn very quickly. Turn off the heat.
Let the mixture cool down. Then pour the oil tempering mixture over the puffed rice mixture. Add salt to taste. Mix everything thoroughly, ensuring that the spices are evenly coated on the puffed rice and other ingredients. Serve and Enjoy !

Notes

Allow the Kolhapuri Bhadang mixture to cool completely before storing. This ensures that any remaining moisture evaporates, preventing the snack from becoming soggy.

Transfer the cooled Bhadang to an airtight container. A tightly sealed container helps in keeping out moisture and air, preserving the crispiness of the puffed rice and other ingredients.

To serve, add chopped onions, tomatoes, cilantro leaves. Drizzle lemon juice on top. You can make it like mini bhel chat. To make bhel with this recipe, add Cilantro Mint Chutney and Date Tamarind Chutney.

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