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Muri মুরি

মুরি
MOO-ree

Puffed rice commonly used in snacks.

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Meaning & usage

Muri, or puffed rice, is a popular snack ingredient in India, particularly in Bengali cuisine. It is made by heating rice kernels under high pressure, causing them to puff up. Muri is often mixed with spices, vegetables, and mustard oil to create a savory dish or eaten as a light snack on its own.

In a sentence

She prepared a delicious chaat using muri, potatoes, and tangy tamarind sauce.

As seen in crosswords

Muri মুরি is a 6-letter answer. A typical clue:

“Puffed rice commonly used in snacks” (4,2)

Category: Food Origin: Bengali Script: Bengali

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