How to Make Your Own Indian Homemade Non-Perishable Snacks

India is a land of diverse cultures and cuisines, and that diversity extends to our snacks as well. From sweet to savory, there’s a snack for everyone to enjoy. And the best part is that many of these snacks are non-perishable, meaning they can be stored for long periods of time without spoiling.

If you’re looking for a way to save money and enjoy delicious homemade snacks, here are a few recipes to get you started:

Chivda

Chivda is a popular Indian snack made from flattened rice, poha, or chivda. It is typically seasoned with spices, nuts, and dried fruits. Chivda can be eaten as a snack or as a light meal.

Ingredients:

• 2 cups flattened rice, poha, or chivda
• 1/2 cup peanuts
• 1/4 cup cashews
• 1/4 cup raisins
• 1/4 cup chopped curry leaves
• 1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder
• 1/4 teaspoon red chili powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon oil

Instructions:

1. Heat the oil in a pan over medium heat.
2. Add the peanuts and cashews and fry until golden brown.
3. Remove the nuts from the pan and add the curry leaves, turmeric powder, red chili powder, and salt.
4. Fry for a few seconds, then add the flattened rice and raisins.
5. Stir fry for 2-3 minutes, or until the flattened rice is heated through.
6. Serve hot or cold.

Mathri

Mathri is a flaky, fried pastry that is popular in North India. It is typically made with flour, water, oil, and salt. Mathri can be eaten plain or with a variety of chutneys or dips.

Ingredients:

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 cup oil
• Water, as needed

Instructions:

1. In a bowl, combine the flour and salt.
2. Add the oil and mix until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
3. Add water, a little at a time, and knead until the dough is smooth and pliable.
4. Cover the dough with a damp cloth and let it rest for 30 minutes.
5. Divide the dough into two equal halves.
6. Roll out each half into a thin circle.
7. Cut the circle into small wedges.
8. Heat oil in a pan over medium heat.
9. Fry the mathri in batches until golden brown.
10. Drain the mathri on paper towels.
11. Serve hot or cold.

Murukku

Murukku is a savory snack made from rice flour, lentil flour, and spices. It is typically shaped into spirals or curls and deep-fried. Murukku can be eaten plain or with a variety of chutneys or dips.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup rice flour
• 1/2 cup lentil flour
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon red chili powder
• 1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder
• 1/4 cup melted butter
• Water, as needed

Instructions:

1. In a bowl, combine the rice flour, lentil flour, salt, red chili powder, and turmeric powder.
2. Add the melted butter and mix until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
3. Add water, a little at a time, and knead until the dough is smooth and pliable.
4. Cover the dough with a damp cloth and let it rest for 30 minutes.
5. Fill a murukku press with the dough.
6. Press the dough into hot oil in a pan over medium heat.
7. Fry the murukku until golden brown.
8. Drain the murukku on paper towels.
9. Serve hot or cold.

These are just a few examples of the many delicious and non-perishable Indian snacks that you can make at home. With a little practice, you’ll be able to create your own unique recipes and enjoy these delicious treats for weeks or even months to come.

Myma… Ghar jaisa nahi, Ghar ka khana!