SPICY GARLIC PUFFED RICE/POONDU KAARA PORI

Spicy garlic puffed rice / poondu kaara pori

Kaara pori is one of my best & favourite snack recipe. It is easy to prepare and it's taste is very delicious and also low in calories.This puffed rice snack is better than the packed chips and junks.

Ingredients:

*  Puffed rice/pori -- 2 cups
*  Garlic -- 5-6 pods(cut it into a small piece)
*  Curry leaves a handful
*  Turmeric powder --1/2 tsp
*  Asafoetida/hing -- 1pinch
*  Chilli powder & salt to taste
*  Coconut oil -- 1tblsp

Method:

*  Heat coconut oil in a kadaai.add garlic pieces and fry it in a medium low flame,till it become golden in colour.

*  Then add curry leaves,chilli powder,turmeric powder,hing,saute it one minute.

*  Then add 2 cups of puffed rice/pori and toss it until coated well.That's it.

*  Cooled it completely and store it in airtight container and enjoy as tea / coffee time snack.

Notes:

*  Garlic should get fried well to lend a nice flavour.so fry well until become golden in colour.

*  Adjust spice levels as per your taste.

*  The measures are your choice,If you like Peanuts,Roasted channa dal(pottu kadalai) then add it for your taste.