Nargis Mandakki
Veg
Vegan
Contains nuts
A spicy snack made from puffed rice mixed with a variety of spices, peanuts, and curry leaves, popular in North Karnataka.
Cuisines
North Karnataka
Best for
Snacks
Recipe
Prep: 10 min
Cook: 15 min
Total: 25 min
2-3 servings
Ingredients
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2 cups | Puffed Rice |
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1 cup | Sev , fried gram flour noodles |
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1 medium | Onion , finely chopped |
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1 medium | Tomato , finely chopped |
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2 tablespoons | Peanut |
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1 tablespoon | Oil |
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1 teaspoon | Mustard Seed |
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1 teaspoon | Turmeric powder |
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1 teaspoon | Red chili powder |
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1 pinch | Asafoetida |
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— | Salt , to taste |
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2 tablespoons | Cilantro , chopped |
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1 tablespoon | Lemon juice |
Instructions
- 1 Heat oil in a pan and add mustard seeds. Allow them to splutter.
- 2 Add peanuts and fry until they turn golden brown.
- 3 Add finely chopped onions and sauté until they become translucent.
- 4 Stir in the chopped tomatoes and cook until they soften.
- 5 Add turmeric powder, red chili powder, asafoetida, and salt. Mix well.
- 6 Add the mandakki (puffed rice) and mix thoroughly so that it is coated with the spice mixture.
- 7 Cook for 2-3 minutes on low heat, stirring occasionally.
- 8 Turn off the heat and add sev, coriander leaves, and lemon juice. Mix well.
- 9 Serve immediately, garnished with additional sev and coriander leaves if desired.
Tips
For a spicier version, increase the amount of red chili powder or add finely chopped green chilies.