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Craving Bhelpuri? Make Crispy Puffed Rice at Home from Regular Rice – Easy Method!
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News18•24-09-2026, 13:03
Craving Bhelpuri? Make Crispy Puffed Rice at Home from Regular Rice – Easy Method!
- •To make homemade puffed rice, use about 2 cups of thick-grained parboiled rice.
- •Soak rice in warm water with a little salt for 30 minutes, then drain and sun-dry completely.
- •Heat white salt in a heavy-bottomed pan, add dried rice, and stir continuously over high heat until puffed.
- •Once puffed, turn off the gas, separate the salt using a sieve, and let the puffed rice cool.
- •Alternatively, boil and dry rice, then roast in a little oil until puffed, ensuring rice is completely dry.
Key Questions Answered
You can make puffed rice at home by taking about 2 cups of thick-grained parboiled rice, soaking them in warm salted water for at least 30 minutes, draining and drying them completely in the sun, and then roasting them in a heavy-bottomed pan filled with thoroughly hot white salt over high heat.
Old rice is preferred because it contains less natural moisture compared to new rice, allowing the grains to instantly puff up, turn white, and become light and crispy when placed in hot salt.
You must spread the soaked rice in a single layer on a clean cotton cloth or a large plate and dry it thoroughly in the sun until there is absolutely no moisture left, as wet or damp rice will fail to achieve the desired crispiness.
