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Furandana Recipe | Traditional Nepali Savory Snack with Beaten Rice & Peanuts

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Furandana

Cultural Context

Furandana, a traditional dish from Nepal, is often enjoyed as a quick snack or light meal. It reflects the country's agricultural roots, using simple, locally sourced ingredients like rice flour and coconut. This dish is particularly popular during festivals and family gatherings, showcasing the communal spirit of Nepali cuisine. Today, variations exist across different regions, adapting to local tastes and available ingredients.

NepaleseNPmain
20 min
easy
4 servings
Servings4
2 cups beaten rice (poha/chiura)
½ cup peanuts
½ cup bakhata (fried gram lentil/chana dal)
1 cup potato chips
5-6 dried red chillies
1 sprig curry leaves
1 bunch coriander leaves
300 ml sunflower/canola oil
3 pinches of pink salt (or regular salt)

ghee

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: butter

Olive oil offers a healthier fat option.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk is lower in calories, while water is a cost-effective alternative.

1

Heat oil in a pan for frying.

2

Fry the dried red chillies and curry leaves in the hot oil until fragrant.

3

Add peanuts and bakhata to the pan, stirring to combine and fry until golden.

4

Mix in the beaten rice and potato chips, ensuring everything is well coated with the oil and spices.

5

Season with pink salt to taste and add chopped coriander leaves before serving.

Cooking Techniques

mixingsteamingdrizzling

Equipment Needed

pan

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetarian

Allergens

coconut

Also Known As

FuraFurandhana

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