Crispy Bites - 3 ingredients!

Super easy and super tasty is such a winning combination. This is one of my favorite snacks that can be made with just 3 ingredients and almost no preparation. So here goes.

Ingredients

Frozen ready to cook tortilla - 1 (You can also make with frozen ready to cook chapathi)
Coconut oil (Haven't tried with other oils)
Sugar - 2 to 3 tbsp.

Procedure

Cut up the tortilla/chapathi into your favorite shape.
Heat oil in a frying pan and add the tortilla/chapathi pieces. The tortilla/chapathi will ball up instantly.
Move the fried tortilla/chapathi balls onto a plate sprinkled with sugar. Add more sugar to your taste. Mix well and serve.

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