--- title: "Murmura Namkeen Recipe (Murmura Chivda)" url: https://www.whiskaffair.com/murmura-namkeen-recipe/ date: 2025-02-09 modified: 2026-10-28 lang: en author: "Neha Mathur" description: "Murmura Namkeen (Murmura Chivda) is a spicy mixture prepared with murmura (puffed rice), nuts, curry leaves, and spices. Serve it with a hot cup of tea or coffee (vegan, can be easily made gluten-free)." categories: - "Diwali" - "Holi" - "Indian" - "Indian Snacks" - "Indian Vegan" image: https://www.whiskaffair.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Murmura-Namkeen-2-3.jpg word_count: 1053 --- # Murmura Namkeen Recipe (Murmura Chivda) **Murmura namkeen** is a delicious North Indian namkeen mixture prepared with murmura (puffed rice), peanuts, cashews, curry leaves, and a few spices. It is easy to make, needs **basic pantry ingredients**, and tastes much better than the store-bought namkeen. People often make murmura namkeen during **festivals like Diwali and Holi** and serve it to guests or enjoy it as a snack with an evening cup of coffee or tea. ![A bowl filled with spicy Murmura Namkeen (puffed rice snack), garnished with curry leaves and peanuts, is placed on a decorative tray with a glass of masala chai in the background.](https://www.whiskaffair.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Murmura-Namkeen-2-1.jpg) ## Quick Look: Murmura Namkeen **Prep Time:** 5 minutes **Cook Time:** 15 minutes **Total Time:** 20 minutes **Yield:** 4 cups **Calories:** Approx. 200 per serving **Dietary Info:** Vegan. Can be easily made gluten-free (skip the hing). **Skill Level:** Easy **Tools Needed:** A wide pan, a slotted spoon, and an airtight storage container. **Shelf Life:** Up to 2–3 weeks at room temperature in an airtight container. ## Table of Contents - Quick Look: Murmura Namkeen- Ingredients- Common Mistakes To Avoid When Making Murmura Namkeen- How To Make Murmura Chivda- Murmura Namkeen FAQs- Other Indian Snack Recipes We Recommend- Murmura Namkeen Recipe (Murmura Chivda) Recipe With Diwali round the corner, I am making a lot of my dry snack recipes, and this murmura namkeen cannot be left behind. I updated the recipe with more pointers to make it even easier for you all to follow. Do try it! Here are a few more Indian dry snack recipes that you may like: [roasted makhana namkeen](https://www.whiskaffair.com/makhana-namkeen-recipe/), [shankarpali](https://www.whiskaffair.com/shankarpali-recipe/), [shakarpara](https://www.whiskaffair.com/shakkarpara-recipe/), and [namak para](https://www.whiskaffair.com/namak-pare-recipe/). https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xmdt8cNHg3s ## Ingredients - **Murmura**, also known as puffed rice, is readily available at your local Indian grocery store. You can also order it from online portals like Amazon. - **Nuts** - I have used peanuts and cashews, which add a nice bite to the murmure ka namkeen. You can also use almonds, pine nuts, or other nuts. - **Spices** - This namkeen needs basic spices such as turmeric powder, red chili powder, and dry mango powder (amchoor). - **Powdered sugar** - It gives a touch of sweetness to the chivda. - **Others** - You will also need oil, curry leaves, asafetida (hing), regular white salt, and black salt. Skip adding asafetida to make it gluten-free. ## Common Mistakes To Avoid When Making Murmura Namkeen This recipe is easy if you keep these pointers in mind. | **Mistake** | **Why It’s a Problem** | **How to Fix It** | | ----------- | ------------------------ | ----------------- | | **Using soft or stale murmura** | Results in chewy namkeen | Always use fresh, crisp murmura. | | **Adding spices on high heat** | Spices can burn and turn bitter | Always lower the heat before adding spice powders. | | **Overheating the oil** | Burns peanuts and curry leaves | Heat the oil on medium heat. | | **Not frying peanuts or cashew nuts properly** | They stay raw and ruin the texture | Fry until golden and crunchy. | | **Poor spice balance** | Namkeen tastes bland or overpowering | Measure spices carefully and adjust gradually. | | **Storing before cooling** | Traps moisture and softens the mix | Cool completely before transferring to an airtight container. | | **Storing too late** | Exposure to air reduces crunch | Store immediately once fully cooled. | ## How To Make Murmura Chivda **Step 1:** Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a pan over medium heat. ![Oil heating in a pan.](https://www.whiskaffair.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Murmura-Namkeen-Step-1.jpg) **Step 2: **Once the oil is hot, add 1/4 cup of peanuts and 1/4 cup of cashew nuts (halved), then fry until golden and crunchy, stirring frequently. ![Cashew nuts and peanuts added to the pan.](https://www.whiskaffair.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Murmura-Namkeen-Step-2.jpg) **Step 3:** Push the fried peanuts and cashews to one side of the pan. ![Fried nuts pushed to the side of the pan.](https://www.whiskaffair.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Murmura-Namkeen-Step-3.jpg) **Step 4:** Add 20-25 whole curry leaves and fry until crisp, stirring continuously. Once done, mix everything together. ![Curry leaves added to the pan.](https://www.whiskaffair.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Murmura-Namkeen-Step-4.jpg) **Step 5:** Reduce the heat to low. Add the following ingredients to the pan and sauté for 5-6 seconds. - 1/2 tsp asafetida - 1/2 tsp regular white salt - 1/2 tsp black salt - 1/2 tsp turmeric powder - 1/2 tsp red chili powder ![Spice powders added to the pan.](https://www.whiskaffair.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Murmura-Namkeen-Step-5.jpg) **Step 6:** Add 3 cups puffed rice to the pan and mix well to coat it with the spices. Fry over low heat for 7-8 minutes, stirring frequently, until the murmura is golden and crispy. ![](https://www.whiskaffair.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/idea.png) Make sure no spice is left at the bottom of the pan; otherwise, it will burn and change the namkeen's taste. ![Puffed rice added to the pan.](https://www.whiskaffair.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Murmura-Namkeen-Step-6.jpg) **Step 7:** Finally, add 1/2 tsp dry mango powder and 1 tsp powdered sugar, then mix well. ![Dry mango powder and powdered sugar added to the pan.](https://www.whiskaffair.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Murmura-Namkeen-Step-7.jpg) **Step 8:** Remove the pan from the heat and let the namkeen cool completely. Serve! ![Ready murmura namkeen.](https://www.whiskaffair.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Murmura-Namkeen-Step-8.jpg) ## Murmura Namkeen FAQs **What else can be added to this murmura namkeen recipe?** You can add many other ingredients to this recipe and make a new version. Here are some examples. 1. Dried coconut slices, roasted chana, or other nuts like almonds, pistachios, pine nuts, walnuts, etc. - Add with peanuts and cashews. 2. Mixed Sev Mixture - Add 1/2 cup to the ready chivda and mix well. 3. Green Chilies - Add 2 teaspoons of chopped chilies along with curry leaves. **How to store murmura namkeen?** Transfer the cooled namkeen to an airtight container and store it at room temperature for 2-3 weeks. Close the lid tightly after each use, and use a clean, dry spoon to remove the namkeen. This way, it will remain nice and crisp. 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Serve it with a hot cup of tea or coffee. Prep Time5 minutes minsCook Time15 minutes minsTotal Time20 minutes mins Course: SnackCuisine: Indian, North IndianDiet: Vegan, Vegetarian Servings: 4 cups Calories: 200kcal Author: [Neha Mathur](https://www.whiskaffair.com/about-me/) ### Ingredients 2 tablespoons oil- ¼ cup raw peanuts- ¼ cup cashew nuts halved- 20-25 whole curry leaves- ½ teaspoon asafetida (hing) skip for gluten-free- ½ teaspoon regular white salt- ½ teaspoon black salt- ½ teaspoon turmeric powder- ½ teaspoon red chili powder- 3 cups puffed rice (murmura)- ½ teaspoon dry mango powder (amchoor)- 1 teaspoon powdered sugarUS Customary - Metric ### Instructions - Heat oil in a pan over medium heat.- Once the oil is hot, add peanuts and cashew nuts and fry until golden and crunchy, stirring frequently.- Push the fried peanuts and cashew nuts to the side of the pan.- Add curry leaves and fry until crisp, stirring continuously.- Once done, mix everything together.- Reduce the heat to low.- Add asafetida, white salt, black salt, turmeric powder, and red chili powder, and saute for 5-6 seconds.- Now add puffed rice to the pan and mix well to coat with the spices. - Make sure there is no spice left at the bottom of the pan otherwise it will burn and the taste of the namkeen will be altered.Fry on low flame for 7-8 minutes or until the murmura is crispy and crunchy, stirring very frequently.- Finally, add dry mango powder and powdered sugar and mix well.- Remove the pan from the heat and let the namkeen cool completely.- Transfer the cooled namkeen to an airtight container and store it at room temperature for 2-3 weeks. Serve! ### Video ### Nutrition Calories: 200kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Sodium: 589mg | Potassium: 146mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 264IU | Vitamin C: 100mg | Calcium: 37mg | Iron: 4mg