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Rice Popcorn: Crispy Snack from Raw Rice and Boiled Potatoes for Tea Time.
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News18•21-09-2026, 13:11
Rice Popcorn: Crispy Snack from Raw Rice and Boiled Potatoes for Tea Time.
- •Craving a quick, crispy snack for evening tea? Make delicious rice popcorn using raw rice and boiled potatoes.
- •Soak raw rice, grind coarsely, then mix with mashed boiled potato, onion, and spices to form small popcorns.
- •This easy-to-make snack is crispy on the outside and soft inside, requiring no special ingredients.
- •Key to crispiness: grind rice coarsely and ensure the mixture is thick enough for shaping.
- •Serve hot rice popcorn with tomato ketchup or green chutney; perfect for sudden guests or an evening treat.
Key Questions Answered
To prepare the rice, wash 1 cup of raw rice thoroughly and soak it in water for 2 to 3 hours. After draining the water completely, place the soaked rice in a mixer jar and grind it coarsely using very little water if needed, ensuring it does not become a smooth paste to maintain a good crunch.
Adding 1 mashed boiled potato helps bind the mixture together so it is easier to form small popcorn pieces, while finely chopped onion provides a slight crunch after cooking and enhances the overall flavor.
The spicy flavor is created by adding 1 teaspoon of ginger-garlic paste, 2 dried red chili paste or crushed red chilies according to taste, 2 tablespoons of finely chopped green coriander, half a teaspoon of cumin seeds, and salt to taste.
