Mixture Snack Recipe

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Gayatri (@rene121)

Mixture snack is a popular and flavorful Indian savory made by blending a variety of crunchy ingredients such as fried lentils, peanuts, chickpea flour noodles (sev) and spices. Often enjoyed as a tea-time snack or a festive treat, it offers a delightful combination of textures and tastes — salty, spicy,...

Mixture Snack Recipe recipe
Prep Time
15min
Cook Time
30min
Total Time
45min

Ingredients

5 Servings
(1 serving = Approx. 1 cup)

For the Base

  • besan (gram flour)
    besan (gram flour)
    1cup
  • rice flour
    rice flour
    1/2cup
  • asafoetida powder
    asafoetida powder
    1/2tsp
  • turmeric powder
    turmeric powder
    1/4tsp
  • Kashmiri chilli powder
    Kashmiri chilli powder
    1tsp
  • Salt - to taste
    Salt - to taste
  • Water
    Water
    1 1/8cup
  • Oil (for deep frying)
    Oil (for deep frying)

For Boondi

  • besan flour
    besan flour
    1/4cup
  • rice flour
    rice flour
    2tsp
  • Kashmiri chilli powder
    Kashmiri chilli powder
    1/2tsp
  • turmeric powder
    turmeric powder
    1pinch
  • asafoetida powder
    asafoetida powder
    1pinch
  • Salt - to taste
    Salt - to taste
  • Water
    Water
    1/3cup

For the Add-ins

  • peanuts
    peanuts
    1/4cup
  • roasted gram dal (pottukadalai)
    roasted gram dal (pottukadalai)
    1/4cup
  • curry leaves
    curry leaves
    2sprigs
  • red chili powder
    red chili powder
    1/2tsp
  • asafoetida (hing)
    asafoetida (hing)
    1pinch

How to make Mixture Snack Recipe

Make the Sev (or Oma Podi)

  1. Step 1

    In a bowl, mix besan, rice flour, asafoetida powder, , kashmiri chilli powder, turmeric, and salt.

  2. Step 2

    Add water little by little to make a soft, smooth dough like chapati dough.

    Step 1.1: Add water little by little to make a soft, smooth dough like chapati dough
  3. Step 3

    Heat oil in a deep pan.

  4. Step 4

    Fill the dough into a murukku/sev press with a fine-hole disc.

  5. Step 5

    Press the dough directly into hot oil and fry till crispy.

    Step 1.1: Press the dough directly into hot oil and fry till crispy
    Step 1.2: Press the dough directly into hot oil and fry till crispy
    Step 1.3: Press the dough directly into hot oil and fry till crispy
  6. Step 6

    Drain on paper towels and break into small pieces. Set aside.

    Step 1.1: Drain on paper towels and break into small pieces

Make Boondi

  1. Step 1

    Make a thin batter using besan, rice flour, a pinch of salt, Kashmiri chilli powder, turmeric powder, asafoetida powder, and water.

    Step 2.1: Make a thin batter using besan, rice flour, a pinch of salt, Kashmiri chilli powder, turmeric powder, asafoetida powder, and water
  2. Step 2

    Boondi should have a round shape. If they become flat while frying, that means the batter is thin. If they get tail ends, the batter is thick. Adjust consistency by adding besan or water as needed.

  3. Step 3

    Take a perforated ladle, place it on the hot oil, pour the batter over the ladle, and gently spread it using a spoon so that it drops into the hot oil. Fry until boondi turns crispy.

    Step 2.1: Take a perforated ladle, place it on the hot oil, pour the batter over the ladle, and gently spread it using a spoon so that it drops into the hot oil
    Step 2.2: Take a perforated ladle, place it on the hot oil, pour the batter over the ladle, and gently spread it using a spoon so that it drops into the hot oil
    Step 2.3: Take a perforated ladle, place it on the hot oil, pour the batter over the ladle, and gently spread it using a spoon so that it drops into the hot oil
  4. Step 4

    Drain on paper towels.

Fry the Add-ins

  1. Step 1

    Deep fry peanuts until golden and crispy.

    Step 3.1: Deep fry peanuts until golden and crispy
  2. Step 2

    Deep fry roasted gram dal for a few seconds until crisp.

    Step 3.1: Deep fry roasted gram dal for a few seconds until crisp
  3. Step 3

    Deep fry curry leaves until crisp, being careful of splattering.

    Step 3.1: Deep fry curry leaves until crisp, being careful of splattering

Mix Everything

  1. Step 1

    In a large mixing bowl, combine crushed sev, boondi, fried peanuts, gram dal, and curry leaves.

  2. Step 2

    Add red chili powder, a pinch of asafoetida, and adjust salt.

  3. Step 3

    Toss everything together until well mixed and coated.

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories

0.0kcal

Protein

0.0g

Carbs

0.0g

Sugars

0.0g

Healthy Fat

0.0g

Unhealthy Fat

0.0g

% Daily Value based on a 2000 calorie diet

Tips & Tricks

  1. Store in an airtight container for up to 2-3 weeks.

  2. You can also add fried raisins or puffed rice for a variation.

  3. Adjust spice levels to taste.

FAQS

  1. How long can I store the mixture snack?

    You can store it in an airtight container for up to 2-3 weeks.

  2. Can I add other ingredients to the mixture?

    Yes, you can add fried raisins or puffed rice for a variation.

  3. What is the best way to serve this snack?

    Serve the mixture with a hot cup of tea or filter coffee.

  4. How do I ensure the boondi has the correct consistency?

    Adjust the batter by adding besan or water as needed. Boondi should have a round shape when fried.

  5. Can I make this snack less spicy?

    Yes, you can reduce the amount of chili powder to make it less spicy.

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