Murmura Poha Recipe: Light, Crunchy Snack With A Tangy Twist

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.

Ingredients

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

Step 1

Heat oil in a pan. Add mustard seeds, curry leaves, hing, and peanuts.

Step 2

Add green chilli and onion. Sauté for a minute.

Step 3

Add turmeric, salt, and sugar. Mix well and let it incorporate.

Step 4

Add murmura and toss well to coat. Cook for 2 minutes.

Step 5

Finish with lemon juice and coriander. Serve warm with tea.