'Bhadang' is a crispy, crunchy , tasty popular Snack prepared using puffed rice (Kurmura) and few spices.It has it's origin in the Kolhapur, Sangli regions in Maharashtra, India. It's popularity lies in the fact that it is very very easy to prepare, great as a mid-time or evening snack and is also low calorie. Also it is not very heavy on the pocket. Sharing here a very simple way to prepare it at home. There are usually two versions available , one is with garlic and one without. I personally prefer the one with Garlic although both are equally tasty. Do try the recipe and give your feedback.
INGREDIENTS :
Bhadang Kurmura (Thick variety) 500 gms
Big peanuts 150 gms
Red chilli powder (Kashmiri variety) 1/2 Tbsp
Red chlli powder (Bedgi variety) 1/2 Tbsp
Garlic powder 2 tsp (Can be omitted)
Castor sugar(Sugar powder) 4 tsp
Salt to taste
Turmeric powder 1 tsp
Hing (Asfoetida powder) 1 tsp
Curry leaves around 20 to 25 leaves
Oil 1/2 cup
METHOD :
1. Roast the 'Kurmura(Puffed rice) in a 'kadhai' or 'wok' till it turns nice and crispy. Stir constantly to avoid browning or burning. Keep aside.
2. Deep fry the peanuts in Oil till they are nice and crisp. Keep aside.
3. In a small wok/pan, Heat the Oil.
4. Once Oil is hot, turn off the heat to avoid burning of spices.
5. Add Hing, turmeric powder, chilly powders, garlic powder and curry leaves and stir quickly for few seconds.
6. Pour this Oil and spice mix over the roasted 'kurmura.'
7. Add salt and powdered sugar and fried peanuts and mix well .
8. Crunchy, tasty 'Bhadang' is ready in a jiffy to enjoy.
9. Can be stored in airtight containers for a week.
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