Farali Popcorn is a delightful snack perfect for Navratri fasting. This recipe is a personal favorite, combining soaked sabudana, rajgira atta, roasted peanuts, and aromatic spices to create crispy, flavorful morsels. It's a quick and easy dish that can be enjoyed with chutney or sweet curd, making fasting days more...

Farali Popcorn | Navratri Upwas Popcorn recipe
Prep Time
4hr 0min
Cook Time
20min
Total Time
4hr 20min

Ingredients

3 Servings
(1 serving = Approximately 1 cup of popcorn)
  • sabudana (tapioca pearls)
    sabudana (tapioca pearls)
    1cup
  • senda namak (rock salt)
    senda namak (rock salt)
    1pinch
  • cumin seeds
    cumin seeds
    2tsp
  • roasted crumbled peanut
    roasted crumbled peanut
    1/4cup
  • rajgira atta (amaranth flour)
    rajgira atta (amaranth flour)
    1/2cup
  • green chillies, chopped
    green chillies, chopped
    2
  • grated potato
    grated potato
    1
  • coriander leaves (optional)
    coriander leaves (optional)
    1dash
  • peanut oil
    peanut oil
    2cup

How to make Farali Popcorn | Navratri Upwas Popcorn

  1. Step 1

    Wash and soak sabudana (tapioca pearls) overnight or for 3-4 hours until they are neither too hard nor too soft.

    Step 1.1: Wash and soak sabudana (tapioca pearls) overnight or for 3-4 hours until they are neither too hard nor too soft
  2. Step 2

    Once soaked, combine sabudana with senda namak, cumin seeds, roasted crumbled peanuts, rajgira atta, grated potato, chopped green chillies, and coriander leaves (optional). Mix well and let it rest for 5-10 minutes.

    Step 1.1: Once soaked, combine sabudana with senda namak, cumin seeds, roasted crumbled peanuts, rajgira atta, grated potato, chopped green chillies, and coriander leaves (optional)
    Step 1.2: Once soaked, combine sabudana with senda namak, cumin seeds, roasted crumbled peanuts, rajgira atta, grated potato, chopped green chillies, and coriander leaves (optional)
    Step 1.3: Once soaked, combine sabudana with senda namak, cumin seeds, roasted crumbled peanuts, rajgira atta, grated potato, chopped green chillies, and coriander leaves (optional)
  3. Step 3

    Heat peanut oil in a deep-bottom pan over medium heat. Drop small morsels of the mixture into the hot oil and fry on medium to low flame until the popcorns turn crisp.

    Step 1.1: Heat peanut oil in a deep-bottom pan over medium heat
    Step 1.2: Heat peanut oil in a deep-bottom pan over medium heat
    Step 1.3: Heat peanut oil in a deep-bottom pan over medium heat
    Step 1.4: Heat peanut oil in a deep-bottom pan over medium heat
    Step 1.5: Heat peanut oil in a deep-bottom pan over medium heat
  4. Step 4

    Fry some green chillies separately for garnish if desired.

    Step 1.1: Fry some green chillies separately for garnish if desired
  5. Step 5

    Serve the crispy Farali Popcorn hot with chutney or sweet curd.

    Step 1.1: Serve the crispy Farali Popcorn hot with chutney or sweet curd

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories

1332.8kcal (66.64%)

Protein

11.2g (22.34%)

Carbs

41.2g (14.97%)

Sugars

1.2g (2.34%)

Healthy Fat

49.2g

Unhealthy Fat

22.0g

% Daily Value based on a 2000 calorie diet

Tips & Tricks

  1. Ensure sabudana is soaked properly; it should not be too hard or too soft for the best texture.

  2. Use medium to low flame while frying to avoid burning and ensure even cooking.

  3. If coriander leaves are not allowed during fasting, skip them without affecting the taste.

  4. Serve immediately for the best crispiness and flavor.

FAQS

  1. Can I use regular salt instead of senda namak?

    Senda namak is traditionally used during fasting, but you can use regular salt if not observing strict fasting rules.

  2. Can I skip peanuts in the recipe?

    Yes, you can skip peanuts if you have allergies or prefer not to use them. The texture might slightly differ.

  3. What is rajgira atta, and can I substitute it?

    Rajgira atta is amaranth flour, commonly used in fasting recipes. You can substitute it with other fasting-friendly flours like singhara or kuttu flour.

  4. How do I ensure the popcorns are crispy?

    Fry the morsels on medium to low flame and ensure the oil is hot enough before adding the mixture.

  5. Can I store Farali Popcorn for later use?

    Farali Popcorn is best enjoyed fresh, but you can store it in an airtight container for a few hours. It may lose some crispiness over time. Best is to eat freshly made to enjoy it's crunchiness.

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