By Akshara
July 28, 2025
Murmura poha is a light snack made with puffed rice, tempered spices, and a hit of lemon. It’s crunchy, quick, and great with tea.
2 cups murmura (puffed rice) 1 onion (chopped) 1 green chilli (slit) ¼ tsp turmeric Salt and sugar to taste Juice of ½ lemon Coriander (for garnish) Tempering: 1 tbsp oil ½ tsp mustard seeds 1 sprig curry leaves A pinch of hing
Heat oil in a pan. Add mustard seeds, curry leaves, hing, and peanuts.
Add green chilli and onion. Sauté for a minute.
Add turmeric, salt, and sugar. Mix well and let it incorporate.
Add murmura and toss well to coat. Cook for 2 minutes.
Finish with lemon juice and coriander. Serve warm with tea.