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A light, crunchy, and tangy puffed rice snack straight from Bihar. This no-cook recipe is a quick mix of murmura, fresh veggies, and zesty spices, making it the perfect snack for any time of day.
For 4 servings
Prepare the base: In a large mixing bowl, combine the finely chopped onion, deseeded tomato, boiled potato cubes, and green chilies. This should take about 5 minutes.
Create the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the mustard oil, lemon juice, kala namak, roasted cumin powder, red chili powder, and salt. Pour this dressing over the vegetable mixture and toss well to coat everything evenly. Let it sit for 2-3 minutes for the flavors to meld.
Add the crunch: Just before you are ready to serve, add the murmura (puffed rice) and roasted peanuts to the bowl with the dressed vegetables.
Final Mix: Toss everything together quickly and gently until the murmura is lightly coated. Do not overmix, as this will make the puffed rice soggy. This step should take no more than 30 seconds.
Serve Immediately: Portion the Hurum into serving bowls or paper cones. Garnish generously with sev and fresh chopped coriander leaves. Serve immediately to enjoy the maximum crunch.
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A light, crunchy, and tangy puffed rice snack straight from Bihar. This no-cook recipe is a quick mix of murmura, fresh veggies, and zesty spices, making it the perfect snack for any time of day.
This bihari recipe takes 15 minutes to prepare and yields 4 servings. At 315.41 calories per serving with 6.89g of protein, it's a beginner-friendly recipe perfect for snack.
Add a handful of sprouted moong beans or boiled black chickpeas (kala chana) for extra protein and a textural contrast.
For a sweet, tangy, and spicy version, add small cubes of raw mango or a tablespoon of pomegranate arils.
Mix in some crushed papdi, masala boondi, or roasted chana dal along with the puffed rice for an extra layer of crunch.
Add 1 teaspoon of green chutney and 1 teaspoon of tamarind chutney along with the dressing for a more classic 'bhel puri' flavor profile.
Puffed rice is very light on the stomach and easy to digest, making it an excellent snack that provides sustained energy from complex carbohydrates without feeling heavy.
The use of fresh vegetables like onion, tomato, and coriander provides essential vitamins (like Vitamin C and A), minerals, and antioxidants that help boost immunity.
The combination of vegetables and puffed rice contributes dietary fiber, which aids in digestion, promotes gut health, and helps in maintaining a healthy weight by providing a feeling of fullness.
Yes, Hurum is a relatively healthy snack as it's not deep-fried and is packed with fresh vegetables. It's light and provides fiber. To make it even healthier, you can increase the amount of vegetables, add sprouts, and use baked sev instead of fried.
One serving of Hurum (approximately 145g) contains around 250-300 calories. The calories primarily come from the puffed rice, potato, peanuts, and sev. The exact count can vary based on the amount of oil and sev used.
No, Hurum must be assembled just before serving. The puffed rice will become soggy within minutes of contact with the wet ingredients. However, you can do the prep work—chopping vegetables, boiling potatoes—in advance and store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
For an authentic Bihari flavor, raw mustard oil is essential due to its unique pungent taste. If you must substitute, a neutral oil can be used, but the taste will be significantly different and less authentic.
To reduce the spice level, you can omit the green chilies entirely and reduce the amount of red chili powder. You can also add a little bit of tamarind chutney for a sweet and tangy flavor that helps balance the heat.