Murmura Or Puffed Rice Medu Vada Recipe

Murmura medu vada is a crispy and tasty snack made with murmura or puffed rice,  onions, and spices. It is a perfect snack with evening tea or filter coffee.

What are some benefits of puffed rice? Murmura is low in fat, provides quick energy, known to contain Vitamin B and does not feel heavy after eating.

Murmura medu vada recipe: Preparation time 20-25 minutes

Ingredients:

1. Murmura (puffed rice) – 3 cups
2. Besan (gram flour) – ½ cup
3. Rice flour – 2 tablespoons
4. Onion, finely chopped – 1 medium
5. Green chilies, finely chopped – 1–2
6. Ginger, finely chopped – 1 teaspoon
7. Coriander leaves, chopped – 2 tablespoons
8. Curry leaves, chopped – 8–10
9. Cumin seeds – ½ teaspoon
10. Salt – to taste
11. Water – as needed
12. Oil – for deep frying

Preparation:

1. Sprinkle a little water over the puffed rice and let it soften for 2–3 minutes. Avoid making it soggy.
2.  Add chopped onion, green chilies, ginger, coriander leaves, curry leaves, cumin seeds  and salt.
3. Now add besan flour  and rice flour. Add a little water to make  thick flour mix  that holds/ binds  together.
4. Take small portions of the mixture and shape them into flat patties with a center hole like urad vada or donut shape.
5. Heat oil in a deep vessel over medium heat. Carefully place the patties in the hot oil and fry until golden brown and crispy on both sides.
6. Remove the vadas and drain on paper towels. Serve hot with coconut chutney, mint chutney, or tomato ketchup.

Tips for crispy murmura vada:

• Do not add too much water, as the mixture may become loose.
• Rice flour helps make the vadas crispier.
• Fry over medium heat for even cooking.
• Serve immediately for the best taste.

Image credit: Created using AI Gemini on 26-10-26