South Indian Madras Mixture Recipe For A Teatime Snack

By Vidushi Singh 

June 25, 2024

Madras mixture is a crunchy South Indian snack featuring roasted peanuts, dal noodles, cashews, and spices like turmeric and chilli powder, offering a savoury-spicy delight perfect for snacking.

Ingredients

1 cup roasted peanuts 1 cup dal noodles (crispy lentil noodles) 1/2 cup cashews 1/4 cup raisins (optional) 10–12 curry leaves 1 teaspoon turmeric powder 1 teaspoon chilli powder Salt to taste Oil for frying

Step 1

In a bowl, add roasted peanuts, crispy dal noodles, cashews, and curry leaves. Optionally, include raisins for sweetness.

Step 2

Take a pan, heat oil and fry crispy dal noodles until golden and crisp. Drain the excess oil and set it aside.

Step 3

Fry roasted peanuts, cashews and curry leaves until crunchy and lightly browned. Drain and set aside.

Step 4

In a bowl, combine fried dal noodles, peanuts, cashews, curry leaves, and raisins. Mix well.

Step 6

Sprinkle turmeric powder, chilli powder, and salt over the mixture. Toss to coat evenly.

Step 7

Now, cool the mixture and store it in an airtight container. Enjoy it as a crunchy snack with tea or coffee.