Name: Puffed Corn Mixture
Prep time: 20 minutes
Cook time: 15 minutes
Yield: 20 people
Cuisine: South Indian
Ingredients: 10 cups Puffed Corn (store-bought or homemade); 2 cups Peanuts (roasted); 2 cups Chana Dal (roasted); 1 cup Sev or Crushed Papdi (thin, store-bought); 4 tablespoons Oil (for tempering); 2 teaspoons Mustard Seeds; 40 leaves Curry Leaves (fresh); 10 pieces Green Chilies (finely chopped); 2 teaspoons Turmeric Powder; 4 teaspoons Chaat Masala (adjust to taste); 0 to taste Salt

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How to Prepare

Heat 4 tablespoons of oil in a frying pan over medium heat.
Add 2 teaspoons of mustard seeds and wait until they start to splutter.
Add 40 curry leaves
10 chopped green chilies, and 2 teaspoons of turmeric powder. Sauté for 1 minute.
Add 10 cups of puffed corn to the pan and mix well to coat with the tempering.
Add 2 cups of roasted peanuts
2 cups of roasted chana dal, and 1 cup of sev. Mix thoroughly.
Season with salt to taste and 4 teaspoons of chaat masala. Stir for another 2-3 minutes.
Turn off the heat and let the mixture cool completely.
Store in an airtight container to maintain crispiness.