Last Update: October 05, 2022, 11:55 IST
Murmura is used extensively in a variety of street snacks such as chaat and bhelpuri.
Murmura is used extensively in a variety of street snacks such as chaat and bhelpuri.
Puffed rice has many names across India. Being called ‘Muri’ in the eastern parts India As for ‘murmura’ in other North Indian states, the immense popularity of this pocket-friendly snack cannot be ignored. Murmura is also used extensively in a variety of street snacks such as chaat and bhelpuri, a delicious concoction of tamarind chutney, chopped onions and fritters, made from all purpose flour to chickpea flour. But do you also know that puffed rice is very beneficial for your stomach.
A study titled ‘Puffed Rice: Re-emerging Promising Health Benefit Breakfast Food Item’ states that puffed rice is one of the major cereal crops grown in almost all the geographical regions of Asian countries. It is one of the important whole rice processed products “consumed mainly as a snack and especially in breakfast food.” The study lists several benefits of including puffed rice in your diet; Be it as breakfast or as part of any other breakfast.
Contains Essential Carbohydrates: A rich source of carbohydrates, puffed rice fulfills the requirement of about 60 to 70% of the total energy required by the body.
Versatile in Nature: Due to its crunchy, slightly salty taste, puffed rice can be easily used as part of a meal, as part of a snack, or can also be added to desserts to give it a textured feel. to be given a different dimension. Highly rich Indian sweets are said to taste very well with an added layer of puffed rice as it takes away the heaviness of the dessert. In India, murmura is regularly served as prasad in temples and gurudwaras.
Gluten Free Nature: Puffed rice is completely gluten free in nature and thus, completely safe for celiac patients or people suffering from gluten intolerance.
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