Kobbari Maramaralu ~ Puffed Rice with CoconutPuffed Rice : 2 to 2 1/2 cups
Chopped fresh coconut : 1/2 cup
Mustard Seeds : 1/2 tsp
Chana Dal : 1/2 tsp
Urad Dal : 1/2 tsp
Peanuts : 1 tbsp
Curry Leaves : 1 stem
Green Chillies : 3
Whole Red Chillies : 2
Oil : 1 tbsp
Cashews : 5 to 10
Salt to taste
Method :Soak the puffed rice in water for 2 minutes and drain it to remove all excess water and set aside. Grind the coconut pieces into paste and keep aside. Heat one tablespoon of oil in a vessel. Add the mustard seeds,chana dal, urad dal , peanuts and let them splutter. When the seeds stop popping, add the cashews, green chillies, curry leaves and red chillies and fry for few seconds. Then add the soaked puffed rice, coconut and salt to it. Mix well and cook for two minutes. Turn off the heat and serve.