Kurkure Chilli Chatka: I was kindly sent a package of Indian snacks to review and started with this bag of familiar fried corn crunchies (like Cheetos) with an unfamiliar flavor or Chilli Chatka, containing a powdered coating combining a range of spices like garlic and chili powder, cumin, and fenugreek. The one item on the ingredient list that was new to me was ajwain powder, which I learned is commonly used in Indian cuisine and has flavor profile similar to anise and oregano. Definitely more spiced than spicy... (read more) 3.0/5.0
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Lay's India's Magic Masala: Another bag of chips brought back from India, this distinctive snack is flavored with turmeric, cumin, dry mango powder, and chili powder. It reminds me of some of the delicious fried potato straws I've had from Indian grocery stores. The flavor has heat but is more spiced than spicy. 3.0/5.0
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Majans Bhula Snacks cracker mix: A blend of rice crackers with crunchy noodles, green peas, peanuts, chickpeas, and sultanas. I expected this to have a spicy kick given the marketing on the package but found it to be surprisingly bland. Actually not that different from a typical oriental rice cracker mix. Disappointing but still a decent snack. 3.0/5.0
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Mirch Masala Sandwich Bhakarwadi: Indian wheat sandwich snack that is a little bit spicy but also have an unexpected sweetness, which I believe comes from dried mango powder. The square crackers have a bit of a scalloped edge and irregular dotted exterior; they taste fried, rather than baked. In particular, the sandwich ends are pretty dense and remind me a bit of fried wontons strips, which often taste of the oil they're cooked in. I find them to be not quite savory or sweet enough, and the combination of tamarind and chi... (read more) 2.0/5.0
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NFI curry flavored Mr. Krisps potato chips: Super crispy potato chips with a slight spiced flavor (though they are not spicy). Good level of seasoning. Despite the corn-shaped / Quaker-dressed mascot, this snack resembles neither. From India. 3.0/5.0
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Parle Parle-G Biscuits: Another Indian snack I received in my snack care package. According to WIkipedia, these are the best selling brand of biscuits in the world, having been produced for almost 100 years since 1939. The rectangular biscuits feature its name surrounded by a laurel design and are a golden brown color, tasting slightly sweet and normally paired with tea or coffee. I ate them without any accompaniment and enjoyed their neutral flavor and texture, though they are pretty much exactly what you would... (read more) 3.0/5.0
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