Fried motor (peas) is one of Bangladesh's oldest cheap snacks. It's sold by the paper cone at tea stalls, bus stands and railway platforms, and eaten by the handful with a cup of cha.

Rio packs that snack into a pouch. The peas are whole, fried crisp all the way through, and salted just enough that one handful turns into three.

Inside

Three things in the pouch

Whole green peas

Kept whole, so every one is a full, round crunch.

Fried crisp

Fried until crisp right to the centre, never chewy.

Salt & spice

A simple salted seasoning with a light touch of spice.

The making

From pea to pouch

Soak

Dried green peas are soaked to soften.

Dry

Drained and dried so they fry evenly.

Fry

Deep-fried in edible oil until crisp.

Season & seal

Salted, spiced and sealed while fresh.

On the table

Four ways to eat it

With cha

The way a tea stall serves it: a handful with every cup.

Into the chanachur

Tip into a bowl of chanachur for a bigger, rounder crunch.

On muri

Scattered over jhalmuri with onion, chilli and mustard oil.

Study break

The 100g pouch is enough for one long evening at the desk.

The packs

One pouch, 100g

100g pouch

the everyday pack

100g pouch.

Ingredients

Green peas, edible vegetable oil, salt, spices.

Always check the pack for the full ingredient and allergen statement.

Good to know

Contains

Peas (a legume).

Vegetarian

No meat, fish or egg.

Keep it crisp

Fold the pouch shut or move to an airtight jar once opened.

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