Coconut Puffed Rice Snack
A healthy, easy-to-make Indian snack combining puffed rice and shredded coconut — crunchy, light, and perfect for tea time or a quick bite.
Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Heat the kadai or heavy-bottomed pan on low flame and add the coconut oil. Once warm, add the puffed rice. Dry-roast while stirring gently for about 2–3 minutes until the puffed rice becomes crisp and airy. Do not let it brown.
- Add the grated coconut to the pan and roast together with puffed rice for another 1 minute so coconut warms up but doesn’t burn.
- Sprinkle salt and red chilli powder (if using) over the mixture. Mix gently to ensure even coating.
- Turn off the heat and immediately transfer the mixture to a large bowl or plate so it doesn’t retain heat and become soggy.
- Let it cool for a minute and serve fresh as a light, healthy snack with tea or as a quick evening bite.
Notes
Use fresh puffed rice for best crunch. If using desiccated coconut, avoid sweetened version. Serve immediately for crisp texture; puffed rice may soften on standing because of coconut moisture. You can add a small handful of roasted peanuts for extra crunch and protein.
Abhinav is the Founder of Diet Dekho, helping people manage weight and lifestyle health through simple, practical nutrition and personalized diet plans.