Bhel puri lovers, don’t you enjoy the crispy airiness of puffed rice? Also known as kurmura or puffed rice, it is the ingredient that gives many versions of bhel its distinctive texture. There are many ways to use puffed rice while cooking. But if you want something else like Bhel, we have a special recipe for you. Technically, this dish isn’t actually bhel, but it’s equally – if not more – satisfying. Wondering what we’re talking about? We present to you: a delicious and nutritious street-style dish known as Girmit. Learn more about it below:
What is indenture?
Girmit is a puffed rice dish from Karnataka. It is said to be particularly popular as a street food item. Girmit combines puffed rice with a cooked mixture made of onion, tamarind, masala and basic tadka ingredients. Peanuts and sev add to the unique texture of this dish. Girmit is a great option for your evening snack time or even as an appetizer before your main meal. It can be prepared in just 15-20 minutes. In Girmit you do not need to prepare chutney for extra taste. Rather, the spiciness and spiciness come directly from other ingredients. This not only makes the dish different from Bhel but also cooks quickly.
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Bhel puri needs chutney but not girmit.Photo Credit: iStock
How to make Girmit at home. Quick and easy recipe for Karnataka-style girmit
Lightly fry the chana dal and grind it to make a fine powder. Cancel. Heat oil in a pan and add mustard seeds, cumin seeds, green chillies and onion. Add salt along with spices and fry. – After this add tamarind pulp, jaggery powder and some hot water. Keep stirring this mixture and let it cook for some time.
Take a big bowl and add generous amount of Kurmura in it, followed by the previously prepared masala mixture. Add ground gram dal, onion, tomato, coriander and peanuts. Mix all the elements well. Pour sev and lemon juice over the dish. Dig in immediately, otherwise the kurma will be soggy!
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Next time you plan to make bhel, surprise your family and guests with this Karnataka-style girmit. We look forward to hearing how they respond!
Do you know that Kurmura can also be used to make other unique dishes? You can use it to make poha, idli and even tikkis! And you don’t have to rely on store-bought Kurmura, which may contain excess salt or additives. You can prepare it at home itself. Learn how here.
