Annam Mumra (Puffed Rice) 400g

Annam Puffed Rice (Mumra) is rice puffed dry until it is light, crisp and almost weightless, sold plain and unsalted. It has little flavour of its own, which is exactly the point: it takes on whatever chutney, tempering or masala you mix through it and supplies the crunch. Straight from the pack it should snap rather than bend. If it has picked up any softness, spread it on a tray and warm it in a low oven or a dry pan for two or three minutes, then let it cool completely before using, which brings the crispness back.

Best with

• Bhel puri with onion, tomato and chutneys
• Chivda and other dry tempered snack mixes
• Jhal muri and quick masala mumra with peanuts

Pack and storage

400g pack. Store in a cool, dry place, sealed after opening.