Murmura chikki or murmura ki gajak is also called as puffed rice praline.It is an easy sweet recipe which is totally nut free. You can make it with sugar or jaggery and is ready within 15 minutes. This is a great way to use murmura too apart from chaat & bhelpuri. If you find making laddoos time taking this recipe is just for you. We Sindhis call it Murmure Ji Layi and it is a must have recipes for Diwali. Easy to make and simply crunchy and delish!
Brittles or pralines can be used to add a crunch to ice creams too. Simply adding some texture elevates your dessert game to a new level.
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Equipment
- Air fryer
- Baking sheet / parchment paper optional
- Baking tray
Ingredients
- Murmura / puffed rice
- Jaggery (gur)
- Coconut oil or ghee
- Cardamom powder
- pinch of salt
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How to make murmura chikki? (recipe video)
Step-by step instructions to make murmura chikki in air fryer
- Prheat air fryer for 5 minutes Place puffed rice in a steel bowl over a trivet inside the air fryer at 170C | 340F.
2. Air fry for 8-10 minutes @ 170C | 340F. Remove and keep aside.
3. Add jaggery and coconut oil to a heatproof dish.
4. Air fry jaggery @ 170C | 340F for 8-10 minutes mixing in between
5. Add roasted murmura and cardamom powder to the melted jaggery syrup.
6. Mix quickly and evenly so the puffed rice is well coated.
7. The jaggery-coated murmura mixture is spread on parchment paper, flattened evenly, and allowed to cool.
8. Once firm, it's cut into rectangular pieces, forming perfect chikki bars.
Top tip: If you do not have a baking paper with you, used a greased rolling pin and grease the kitchen platform before you put the mix to make your chikki recipes.Related links
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Murmura chikki recipe
Equipment
- frying pan
- baking tray
- Baking paper or parchment paper
Ingredients
- 1 cup murmura /puffed rice
- ¾ cup jaggery /natural cane sugar
- 1 teaspoon coconut oil
- 1 teaspoon cardamom powder
Instructions
- Roast murmura: Place puffed rice in a baking dish and air fry at 170°C (340°F) for 8-10 minutes, shaking once halfway through.
- Melt jaggery: In another heatproof dish, add jaggery and coconut oil. Air fry at 170°C (340°F) for 9-10 minutes, stirring once midway.
- Combine: Add roasted murmura, cardamom, and sesame seeds to melted jaggery. Mix well until all are coated.
- Shape: Spread on parchment paper, flatten, and cool for 10-15 minutes.
- Cut and store: Slice into bars and store in an airtight container at room temperature.
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Variations
You can also make murmura chikki recipe with sugar. Cook sugar on low flame, as soon as the sugar melts you can add the til/sesame seeds. With sugar, you need not check whether its cooked or not like the way we do for jaggery.
Top tip: Crush the leftover praline and add it to your ice creams for a crunchy texture as topping. No need to buy color based sprinkles.
FAQs
Jaggery is undercooked. Cook for 2-3 mins more for the perfect crunch.
If you over cook it, they will have a burnt flavor. Less cooking of jaggery will make it chewy.
Conclusion: This air fryer murmura chikki is an easy, healthy twist on a traditional Indian sweet. Using just a handful of ingredients and minimal oil, you can make a crunchy, delicious snack full of flavour and health benefits. Perfect for tea-time or festive gifting - this low-calorie, high-protein, and naturally sweet treat is one to keep in your healthy snack jar
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