GARAM BORUGULU(PORI, PUFFED RICE SNACK,MURMURE)

I don't know exactly why they call with the word 'Garam' may be garam in Hindi means hot you can take it as spicy too. Yah this snack you can make it according to your spicy level and you can call it as South Bhel puri too. Ok whatever the name may be its is one of our favorite snack for everyone almost have everyday with different flavors. There are lot of items that you can do with puffed rice like bhel puri, upma, dosa, seasoning the borugulu, Sweet balls made out of jaggery etc the list goes. This is really interesting and yummy which you can make with 4 different flavors or mixtures. Very easy to make and all you need is Borugulu(puffed rice) in Handy.

1. Beetroot Garam
2. Shallot & Ginger Garam
3. Coconut Cilantro Garam
4. Spicy Garlic Garam





Method for Mixing :

For Mixing all these garams you need

Puffed rice - as required
Coconut oil - Few drops
Roasted gram dhal (Optional)
Your favorite garam - according to your spice level

1.Just in big bowl have some puffed rice and few drops of coconut oil mix well so that all the borugulu is well coated with oil.
2.Add your favorite flavor according to your spice level and mix well. So that everything should be well blended.
3. Serve in a bowl with spoon.. ready for munching!!!!!


You can do all this garams ahead of time or when ever you find time. Store in the air tight container refrigerate. This stays good for 4 to 5 days. Use when needed.






Beetroot Garam :

Beet root - 1 Shredded (use small side shredder)
Shallots -5 or 6 very finely chopped
Green Chilli paste - 3 tsp
Salt
Lemon juice - 1 tbsp or according to your taste
Coriander leaves - little chopped finely for garnishing

Method :

1. Mix all the above ingredients until well blended.
2. Store in the air tight container.



Shallots & Ginger Garam :

Shallots - 1 handful
Ginger - 1/4 inch
Lemon juice - 1 tbsp
Salt
Green chilli - 3

Method :

1. Put all the ingredient in the mortar pestle or in the blender and coarsely whip it.
2. Store in the airtight container.

Coconut Cilantro Garam :

Coconut - 1/4 cup
Green chilli -5
Cilantro - 6 springs
Garlic - 3
Lemon Juice - 1 tbsp
Salt as needed

Method :

1. Coarsely grind all the ingredients in the blender.
2. Store in the air tight container.




Spicy Garlic Garam :

Garlic - 6 pods
Red chilli powder - 1/2 tbsp
Salt
Coconut oil - 1/2 tbsp

Method :
1. First crush the garlic using the mortar pestle and add all other ingredients.
2. Coarsely mix everything and use when needed.





Note :

1. Increase or decrease the spicy and sourness according to your taste.

Tip :

1. You can substitute the Beets with carrot, or mix both.
2. The Beet mixture can also be used as sandwich filling for thattai's. Which is crispy billalu.
3. You can use the coconut cilantro mixture for the side dish for Dosa and Idli too .. tastes yumm.