Call Us Now
+977-015907985
Dhungro, also known as dhungri, puff or pola, is among the most popular light street snacks of Nepal. Dhungri are crunchy, puffed, tube-shaped snacks commonly made from rice or maize grains. Lightly seasoned dhungri are normally sold in almost every market, street corner and school area across the country. While some of them are handmade, most are made using small manual or petroleum-based roasting setups. These traditional methods are slow and labour-intensive.
Modern electric puff machines have made the dhungro-making process faster and more efficient using a motor-driven screw and heat inside a sealed barrel to puff grains like rice and maize directly, pushing the puffed material out through a die in a continuous, consistent stream. This makes the process faster, cleaner, safer, and far less dependent on fuel costs or constant supervision compared to traditional petroleum-based dhungro making.
In Nepal, the demand for dhungro is high throughout the year. It is especially popular among school-going students. Furthermore, it is also a go-to snack for entertaining guests. With low investment, low running costs compared to fuel-based methods, and consistent year-round demand, dhungro/dhungri (puff) making is emerging as a potent and rapidly rising small business opportunity for new entrepreneurs across Nepal.
This article discusses the dhungro/dhungri (puff) making process and the puff making machines available in Nepal.
The production of dhungro consists of a few simple and short steps as follows:
The Mini Electric Puff Making Machine is a compact, fully electric machine suitable for entrepreneurs starting a dhungro/dhungri (puff) business with a small investment. Since it runs on electricity rather than petroleum or open flame, it is safer to operate, easier to maintain, and gives more consistent puffing results than traditional fuel-heated methods. It comes with 6 interchangeable die moulds, allowing different puff shapes to be produced from the same machine.
| Model | Motor | Dies | Price (Nepal) |
|---|---|---|---|
| PDM20 (without motor and stand) | Not Included | 6 shapes | NPR 55,000 |
| PDM20 (with stand, without motor) | Not Included | 6 shapes | NPR 70,000 |
| PE20 (Oswal Motor) | 5 HP, Single Phase 220V | 6 shapes | NPR 1,15,000 |
| PE20 (Oswal / Chinese Motor) | 5 HP, Three Phase 380V | 6 shapes | NPR 1,10,000 |
| PE20 (Crompton Motor) | 5 HP, Single Phase 220V | 6 shapes | NPR 1,35,000 |
| PE20 (Crompton Motor) | 5 HP, Three Phase 380V | 6 shapes | NPR 1,20,000 |
The PDM20 models are supplied without a motor, a lower-cost entry option for buyers who already have or want to separately fit their own electric motor. The PE20 models come pre-fitted with a 5 HP electric motor in either single or three phase, ready to run as soon as they are set up – no separate fuel, burner, or additional sourcing needed to start production.
Dhungro and Dhungri are the Nepali terms for Puff. They are crunchy, light, tube-shaped snacks made from maize or rice.
Yes. Unlike traditional manual or petroleum-based puff machines, the Mini Electric Puff Making Machine runs entirely on electricity, giving more consistent puffing, safer operation, and lower dependency on fuel costs.
A dhungro/puff making business can be started with a relatively small investment. The Mini Electric Puff Making Machine is priced from around NPR 55,000 to NPR 1,35,000 depending on the model and whether a motor is included.
Dhungro/dhungri is commonly made from rice and maize, though other suitable grains can also be used. These raw materials are widely and affordably available across Nepal, keeping ongoing production costs low.
Yes. Puff making business requires low investment, low running costs and small space. Furthermore, Dhungro has seady year-round demand snack making it one of the most potent businesses for new entrepreneurs in Nepal.
The Mini Electric Puff Making Machine is a compact machine simple to operate so, it does not require large space or manpower. Dhungro manufacturing business can be operated from a small shop, cart or corner space by no more than 2 individuals.