By Devi Poojari
May 30, 2024
Consumed widely as a light snack, mamra or puffed rice is a low-calorie option while also being hearty when combined with peanuts and spices. Tap to see seven delicious mamra delicacies that must make it to your foodie bucket list.
Bengal’s popular street snack is a heady mix of mustard oil, spices, coconut bits and vegetables – staying true to its name with the heat levels.
Contrary to most savoury puffed rice preparations, this South Indian snack of puffed rice and jaggery is enjoyed in the form of puck-sized balls.
Also known as pori upma, this breakfast delicacy from Karnataka uses a handful of ingredients like peanuts, onions and tomatoes.
A Maharashtrian snack that uses another staple ingredient of the cuisine – kopra or dried coconut – the bhadang is rich in crunch and spice.
Acing the snacking game with dry spices and puffed rice, the Gujarati variant is spicy and salty – perfect to enjoy with a cup of tea.
One of the most popular versions of the trail mix – the chiwda comprises of corn puffs, peanuts, fried curry leaves and roasted cashews.
Much like the jhalmuri, this street food specialty from Mumbai is a riot of chilli paste, onions, sev, raw mango and chaat masala.