Khoi

Khoi

Khoi

Veg Vegan Contains nuts

A traditional Arunachali snack made with popped rice, often mixed with jaggery and nuts for added flavor.

Cuisines

Arunachali

Best for

Snacks

Recipe

Prep: 10 min Cook: 15 min Total: 25 min 2-3 servings

Ingredients

1 cup khoi (popped rice)
1 cup water
1 tablespoon mustard oil
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon turmeric powder
1 small onion, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 inch ginger, grated
1 small tomato, chopped
1 handful coriander leaves, chopped
green chili, chopped (optional)

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat mustard oil in a pan over medium heat.
  2. 2 Add chopped onions and sauté until they turn translucent.
  3. 3 Add minced garlic and grated ginger, and sauté for another minute.
  4. 4 Stir in the chopped tomato and cook until it softens.
  5. 5 Add turmeric powder and salt, and mix well.
  6. 6 Pour in the water and bring it to a boil.
  7. 7 Add the khoi (popped rice) to the boiling water.
  8. 8 Reduce the heat to low and let it simmer until the khoi absorbs the water and becomes soft.
  9. 9 Stir in the chopped coriander leaves and green chili, if using.
  10. 10 Remove from heat and let it sit for a few minutes before serving.

Tips

For a richer flavor, you can add a pinch of roasted cumin powder before serving.