Masal Pori -மசாலா பொரி

The common man's snack can be made into a mouth watering crispy delight that is a good substitute and many times healthier than the its Western cousin, the pop corns.

1. Rice puffs (Arisi Pori) - 1 medium packet or 6 cups
2. Raw Peanuts - a handful
3. Roasted chana dal - a handful
4. Mustard seeds - a spoon
5. Garlic -2 cloves cut into pieces
6. Curry leaves a few
7. Turmeric powder - 1/2 teaspoon
8. Chilli powder - 1 teaspoon ( or to taste)
9. Salt to taste
10. Cooking oil - 1 table spoon

Preparation

In a deep frying pan pour the oil and add the mustard seeds, peanuts and the roasted chana dal.

As the mustard starts to splutter, add the garlic pieces,turmeric powder,chilli powder and salt. Add the curry leaves

Slowly add the puffed rice and keep turning gently till all the rice puffs are coated with the spices.

Remove from heat and serve