Madras Mixture

Product Description

Madras mixture is a beloved, crunchy South Indian snack mix originating from Chennai (formerly Madras). It is a flavorful combination of savory fried elements like ompodi (crispy gram flour noodles), karasev, kara boondhi, and poha (flattened rice), tossed with roasted peanuts, cashews, and aromatic spices. Ompodi & Sev: Thin, crunchy noodles made from gram flour (besan) and rice flour.Kara Boondhi: Small, crispy fried droplets of batter seasoned with chili and spices.Nuts & Fried Gram: Roasted or fried peanuts, and occasionally cashews or almonds for richness.Poha (Aval): Deep-fried, paper-thin rice flakes that provide an airy crunch.Curry Leaves & Spices: Whole fried curry leaves, red chili powder, asafoetida, and turmeric, which give the mixture its signature aromatic flavor.