Murmura Bhel

Ingredients:

• 2 cups murmura (puffed rice)
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 1 small tomato, finely chopped (seeds removed)
• 1 small cucumber, finely chopped
• 1 small carrot, grated or finely chopped
• 1 green chili, finely chopped (optional)
• 2 tbsp boiled sprouted moong (adds protein)
• 1 tbsp roasted peanuts or chana (optional for crunch/protein)
• Fresh coriander leaves, chopped
• Juice of 1/2 lemon
• Salt to taste
• 1/4 tsp chaat masala or black salt (optional)
• Pinch of turmeric (optional)
• Few drops of mustard oil (optional for smoky flavor)

Instructions:

1. Dry roast the murmura on a low flame for 2–3 minutes to make them crisp, if not already crunchy.
2. In a large bowl, mix murmura, chopped veggies, sprouts, and peanuts.
3. Add salt, lemon juice, chaat masala, and turmeric (if using).
4. Toss everything well. Add coriander leaves.
5. Serve immediately to keep it crunchy.