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Puffed Rice Pancakes (Murmura Cheela)

Name: Puffed Rice Pancakes (Murmura Cheela)
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 People
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 1 cup Murmura (Puffed Rice); 1/2 cup Semolina (Suji); 1/2 cup Curd (Dahi); 1 cup Water; 1/2 tbsp Salt; 1/2 tbsp Eno powder; 1/2 tbsp Oil; as needed Red chilli powder

Recipe by Cook With Rachna

Ready in25 min
Prep10 min
Cook15 min
CuisineIndian · South Indian
Serves4 People
DifficultyEasy
Spicy level2/5
Calories~200 kcal

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

1 cupMurmura (Puffed Rice)
1/2 cupSemolina (Suji)
1/2 cupCurd (Dahi)
1 cupWater
1/2 tbspSalt
1/2 tbspEno powder
1/2 tbspOil
as neededRed chilli powder

Step-by-Step Instructions

1.Prepare the Batter Base
Add 1 cup of murmura (puffed rice), 1/2 cup of semolina, and 1/2 cup of curd to a blender jar.
2.Blend the Batter
Add 1 cup of water to the blender jar. Secure the lid and blend all ingredients until a smooth, consistent batter is formed.
3.Season the Batter
Pour the blended batter into a mixing bowl. Add 1/2 tablespoon of salt and 1/2 tablespoon of Eno powder to the batter.
4.Mix and Activate Eno
Stir the batter well with a ladle or whisk until the Eno powder is fully incorporated and the batter becomes frothy and light.
5.Heat the Pan
Heat a non-stick pan over medium flame. Drizzle 1/2 tablespoon of oil onto the pan and spread it evenly.
6.Cook the Pancake
Pour a ladleful of the prepared batter onto the hot pan to form a round pancake. Sprinkle red chilli powder on top of the pancake for flavor and garnish.
7.Flip and Finish Cooking
Cook the pancake until the edges turn golden brown and small bubbles appear on the surface. Carefully flip the pancake using a spatula and cook the other side until it is also light golden brown and cooked through.
8.Serve
Remove the cooked puffed rice pancake from the pan and serve hot with your favorite chutney or sauce.

Ready in

25 mins

Cuisine

Indian · South Indian

Prep Time

10 min

Cook Time

15 min

Serving

4 People

Difficulty

Easy

Calories / Serving

~200 kcal

Spicy Level

Recipe by Cook With Rachna on YouTube

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Step-by-Step Instructions

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Prepare the Batter Base
Add 1 cup of murmura (puffed rice), 1/2 cup of semolina, and 1/2 cup of curd to a blender jar.
Blend the Batter
Add 1 cup of water to the blender jar. Secure the lid and blend all ingredients until a smooth, consistent batter is formed.
Season the Batter
Pour the blended batter into a mixing bowl. Add 1/2 tablespoon of salt and 1/2 tablespoon of Eno powder to the batter.
Mix and Activate Eno
Stir the batter well with a ladle or until the Eno powder is fully incorporated and the batter becomes frothy and light.
Heat the Pan
Heat a non-stick pan over medium flame. Drizzle 1/2 tablespoon of oil onto the pan and spread it evenly.
Cook the Pancake
Pour a ladleful of the prepared batter onto the hot pan to form a round pancake. Sprinkle red chilli powder on top of the pancake for flavor and garnish.
Flip and Finish Cooking
Cook the pancake until the edges turn golden brown and small bubbles appear on the surface. Carefully flip the pancake using a spatula and cook the other side until it is also light golden brown and cooked through.
Serve
Remove the cooked puffed rice pancake from the pan and serve hot with your favorite chutney or sauce.

Before You Cook

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No Yogurt?
- Sour cream (1:1)
- Buttermilk (1:1, slightly thinner result)

AllergensThis recipe contains dairy.

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Variations

Simple ways to adapt this recipe.

Add finely chopped vegetables like onionCustomise
Carrot, or capsicum to the batter for added nutrition and flavor.
Spice it up with green chilies or ginger
Garlic paste in the batter.
Use whole wheat semolina for a healthier version

Helpful Tips

Small details that can improve the final result.

Cooking tipAdjust the Consistency of the
Adjust the consistency of the batter by adding more water if needed, it should be pourable but not too thin.
Cooking tipCook on Medium Flame to
Cook on medium flame to ensure even cooking and a golden brown crust.
Flavour tipServe Immediately with Chutney or
Serve immediately with chutney or sauce of your choice for best taste.