Kolhapuri Bhadang Recipe (Spicy Maharashtrian Kurmura)
Tarla Dalal
• Updated : Dec 18, 2025
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The Kolhapuri Bhadang recipe is a famous spicy Maharashtrian kurmura preparation known for its bold, punchy garlic flavor. This Maharashtrian bhadang is a beloved Indian jar snack that offers the perfect crunch for anytime munching or as a reliable travel snack.
To make Kolhapuri Bhadang, heat oil in a deep pan and sauté peanuts until they are perfectly crisp. Add a generous amount of garlic and sauté until fragrant and golden. Next, stir in curry leaves, turmeric powder, and asafoetida (hing). A key step in this recipe is to switch off the flame before adding the red chilli powder and salt to prevent the spices from burning. Finally, toss in the murmura (puffed rice) and cook on a slow flame, stirring continuously to ensure every grain is coated in the spicy, aromatic tempering.
The charm of this spicy Maharashtrian kurmura lies in its textures; the melt-in-the-mouth murmura contrasts beautifully with the crunchy peanuts. The heavy use of crushed garlic provides a deep aroma and a sharp taste that defines the authentic Kolhapuri style.
This Indian jar snack is highly versatile. Enjoy it plain, or elevate it into a fresh bhel by adding a squeeze of lemon juice, grated carrots, or raw mango. Because it is both filling and lightweight, it is the ideal travel companion.
Tips for Authentic Kolhapuri Bhadang
- Garlic Prep: For the most traditional flavor, use plenty of crushed garlic rather than sliced.
- Spice Adjustment: While red chilli powder gives it a signature fiery red color, it can be replaced with green chillies for a different kind of heat.
- Storage: Allow the chivda to cool completely before moving it to an air-tight container. When stored properly, it remains fresh and crisp for up to 10 days.
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Preparation Time
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Cooking Time
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Total Time
21 Mins
Makes
5 cups
Ingredients
For Kolhapuri Bhadang Murmura
- 4 cups thick puffed rice (kurmura)
- 2 1/2 tbsp oil
- 1/4 cup raw peanuts
- 1/4 cup sliced garlic (lehsun)
- 7 to 8 curry leaves (kadi patta)
- 1/2 tsp turmeric powder (haldi)
- 1/2 tsp asafoetida (hing)
- 1/2 tbsp chilli powder
- salt to taste
Method
For kolhapuri bhadang murmura
- To make kolhapuri bhadang murmura, heat the oil in a deep non-stick pan, add the peanuts and sauté on a medium flame for 2 to 3 minutes.
- Add the garlic and sauté on a medium flame for 4 minutes.
- Add the curry leaves, turmeric powder and asafoetida and sauté on a medium flame for 30 seconds.
- Switch off the flame, add the chilli powder and salt and mix well.
- Switch on the flame, add the murmurra, mix well and cook on a slow flame for 3 minutes, while stirring continuously.
- Cool the kolhapuri bhadang murmura completely and store in an air-tight container.
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Bhadang Murmura is a thick variety of mumra that is easily available in all super markets. They are different in taste and look but if you do ont find it you can always use the regular variety of puffed rice (mumra) that you get in all grocery stores. 4 cups thick puffed rice (kurmura), 2 1/2 tbsp oil, 1/4 cup raw peanuts, 1/4 cup sliced garlic (lehsun), 7 to 8 curry leaves (kadi patta), 1/2 tsp turmeric powder (haldi), 1/2 tsp asafoetida (hing), 1/2 tbsp chilli powder and salt to taste.See below image of list of ingredients for Kolhapuri Bhadang Murmura.
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To make Kolhapuri bhadang recipe | spicy Maharashtrian kurmura | Maharashtrian bhadang | Kolhapuri bhadang Indian jar snack, heat the oil in a deep non-stick pan.
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Add the peanuts.
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Sauté on a medium flame for 2 to 3 minutes.
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Add the sliced garlic. You can also use crushed garlic if you wish to.
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Sauté on a medium flame for 4 minutes.
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Add the curry leaves.
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Add the turmeric powder.
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Add the asafoetida.
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Sauté on a medium flame for 30 seconds.
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Switch off the flame, add the chilli powder.
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Add the salt.
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Mix Kolhapuri bhadang recipe | spicy Maharashtrian kurmura | Maharashtrian bhadang | Kolhapuri bhadang Indian jar snack well.
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Switch on the flame, add the murmurra.
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Cook on a slow flame for 3 minutes, while stirring continuously.
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Cool Kolhapuri bhadang recipe | spicy Maharashtrian kurmura | Maharashtrian bhadang | Kolhapuri bhadang Indian jar snack and serve.
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If you wish, you can use crushed garlic.
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Chilli powder can be replaced with green chillies.
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Store in an air-tight container. It stays fresh for 10 days.
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Nutrient values (Abbrv)per plate
| Energy | 113 Calories |
| Protein | 1.2 g |
| Carbohydrates | 9.9 g |
| Fiber | 0.3 g |
| Fat | 7.6 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Sodium | 1 mg |
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Nikhil
June 24, 2022, 4:56 a.m.
This is superb! Authentic Kolhapuri taste - a lovely combination of heat and sweet. Plus the garlic and the curry leaves and peanuts. Perfect. Thank you.
Tarla Dalal
June 24, 2022, 4:56 a.m.
Nikhil, thanks for the feedback.
Sonal Modi
May 11, 2020, 12:49 a.m.
An all time favourite jar snack.
Tarla Dalal
May 11, 2020, 12:49 a.m.
Hi Sonal , we are delighted you loved the Kolhapuri Bhadang Murmura recipe. Please keep posting your thoughts and feedback and review recipes you have loved. Happy Cooking.
Sapna Sana
April 18, 2016, 10:41 a.m.
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