Girmit / ಗಿರ್ಮಿಟ್

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Girmit is a special snack variety of North Karnataka region. It looks bit similar to churumuri, but the ingredients used here are totally different. For Girmit, we use split peas (called as Putani in Kannada) powder which will give a unique taste to this snack. Whenever we travel to native by train, we would love to have Girmit / Churumuri which will be sold by Chaatwalas during the journey. 

I hope, this yummy snacks with a cup of hot tea will make a perfect evening for you n your family :)

Preparation time: 10 - 15 minutes

Servings: 2

Ingredients:

Puffed rice / Kadlepuri / Mandakki - 1 1/2 bowl

Oil - 3 tsp

Groundnut - 4 tsp

Mustard seeds - 1 tsp

Cumin seeds - 1/2 tsp

Curry leaves 8 - 10

Turmeric - 1/4 tsp

Green chilli paste - 1 tsp or to taste

Onion - half

Sugar - 1/2 tsp

Lime juice - 2 tsp or to taste

Salt to taste

Chopped coriander leaves (optional) - 2 tsp

Split peas (Putani) powder - 1 1/2 tsp or more

Ingredients:

Chop the onion thinly. Heat the puffed rice on low flame for 4 - 5 minutes or till crispy.

Heat oil in a pan; roast the groundnuts and then, add mustard seeds, cumin seeds, turmeric, curry leaves and green chilli paste. Then add chopped onion, saute for two more minutes and switch off the flame.

Add salt, sugar and lime juice according to your taste.

Now, add the puffed rice to the seasoning and mix it nicely with your hands. Check and adjust the taste.

Finally, add the chopped coriander and split peas (putani) powder and mix it well. Transfer it to the serving bowl and serve immediately!

Tips:

• If you have added more salt or lime juice to the Girmit, try adding little more split peas powder in order to adjust the taste.
• If you are serving the Girmit sometime after preparation, keep the seasoning ready and mix it with puffed rice just before serving.
• Try to finish it off quickly after mixing. Else, the mixture will loose its crispiness and won't taste that good.