Indian snack question?

Question

My friend Punam made me a snack her mom sent to her from India, it looked like multi colored, different shaped pasta, then she fried them in oil in a pan and they puffed up and got big. She spiced them with cayenne and other spices. I really liked them, but she doesn't know where to get them or what they're called. Anyone have a clue as to what this snack is called?

Answer 1

Hi, I think what your talking about is "Gol Gappe ki Poori". However I'm not too sure. Sorry could not be of much help.

Answer 2

You may be looking for some "Sago" preparations. These are sundried different shapes and fried in oil. Indian grocery stores stock them with items those can be fried like papad/papadam. In Hindi Sago is called as "Sabudana".  These in other Indian languages are known as sabudana vadi /sandigge.....

Answer 3

We call those "Fhar Fhar" and they can be found in any indian grocery store. They come in a small bag and are cut into small squares and super easy to make. Just fry them up in hot oil and you have a yummy treat!