i get these people. sadly.

"Hot Chevda

Submitted by Bill Ayres

A distress purchase from the corner shop, Hot Chevda is what happens When Spiced Indian Snacks Attack. In a "Big Value" 750-gram bag, it could be mistaken for Bombay Mix, but instead of nuts and noodles, the primary constituent of Hot Chevda is puffed rice. It's also studded with cloves (yes, cloves) and lightly dusted with sugar. Bangalore's take on Rice Krispies, perhaps?

Initially, it's lightly crunchy with a good curry flavor and sweet aftertaste. Better have some more. A bit of heat coming in now, might have just chewed up a clove, too. Just a bit more and a wave of chili heat hits like a daisy-cutter landing on your tongue. Jesus wept; this is so hot it feels as if your sinuses are going to implode. Eyes are watering like a maced delinquent.

Intermittent cashews provide fleeting relief, but Hot Chevda is, undeniably, the spiciest snack I've ever served. I can only guess that the puffing of the rice provides an increased surface area for flavoring to adhere to, or something. Definitely a talking point and one to lay on when consenting, snacking adults visit. But serve this stuff at a child's birthday party and there will be tears and/or vomit before bedtime."

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