Churmuri | How to make Churmuri ?- Karanataka Street Food Recipe (2024)

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Churmuri is an instant No Cook healthy Street food, prepared by mixing chopped vegetables with puffed rice, tossed with spices and served immediately.

Learn how to make this quick and easy street food recipe from Karnataka in 10 minutes.

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10 MINUTES CHURMURI RECIPE

Growing up in Mumbai, Street food topped my list of favourite food. Right from Mumbai’s vegetable sandwich ,Sev Puri, Pani Puri, Dahi Puri to Ragda Patties typically.

But over the years, I have fallen is love with any locally made street food. It can be Masala Puri made by the local vendor in Bangalore or some Golgappa’s / Ram Ladoofrom the street stall in Delhi.

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As I vaguely remember, we were famished while travelling back to Mysore and we had pit stopped for a coffee and a quick grab. Amma loved her snack loaded with spicy chilli powder whilst she requested the vendor to tailor it our liking with NO spicy ingredients.

I loved every bit of the snack served in the paper cone and they have been in memories for a while. Churumuri was the Snack, very native to Karnataka and every region takes pride in their street food.

WHAT IS CHURMURI?

Churumuri is a healthy Street food from Karnataka state in India. It does not need many fancy ingredients. Most of the ingredients for this street food are readily available in our pantry.

It is a mixture of puffed rice, onion, tomato, carrots & raw mango and coconut oil Finally tossed well and garnished with diced onions, coriander leaves and a drizzle of lemon juice.

Adding a good portion of coconut oil or groundnut oil is a must to this Churmuri recipe. Do not try to replace it with any other oil like olive oil or mustard oil, as all the goodness and authenticity to this Street food comes solely from simple ingredients flavours.

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CHURMURI RECIPE – STREET FOOD OF KARNATAKA

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Churmuri Recipe

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Servings: 4 People

Author: Sandhya Hariharan

Churumuri recipe is an instant healthy Street food prepared by mixing chopped vegetables with puffed rice, tossed with spices and served immediately.

Ingredients

  • 3 Cups Puffed Rice
  • 2 Tbsp Coconut Oil at room temperature
  • 1 Medium Onion, finely chopped
  • 1 Medium Tomato finely chopped
  • 1/2 Carrot grated
  • 1 Small Green Chillies finely chopped – Optional
  • 1/2-3/4 Tsp Chilli Powder
  • 2 Tbsp Lemon Juice or Juice of medium sized lemon
  • 3 Tbsp Roasted Peanuts
  • 2 Tbsp Coriander Leaves finely chopped
  • Salt to taste

Instructions

  • In a large mixing bowl, add all the vegetables, green chillies, coconut oil, chilli powder, lemon juice and mix well.

  • Add puffed rice, roasted peanuts and toss well until the puffed rice is coated well with the spice mixture.

  • Season with salt. Garnish with coriander leaves, few peanuts, onions and serve.

Notes

  • Serve the Churmuri right away after making time.
  • Leaving it in the bowl after mixing the puffed rice can make them soggy.
  • Chilli Powder can be adjusted to suit your liking. You may omit them too if you are making them for smaller children.
  • Adding Raw Mango would be delicious, but if it is not available, you may leave them out.
  • For a variation, sprinkle a good fat pinch of chat masala.

Course: Appetizer

Cuisine: Indian

Keyword: indian street food, streetfood

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    • Churmuri | How to make Churmuri ?- Karanataka Street Food Recipe (7)Sandhya Hariharan says

      Thank you Sree

      Reply

    • Churmuri | How to make Churmuri ?- Karanataka Street Food Recipe (10)Sandhya Hariharan says

      Do try Sathya.. As i reiterate in my post – no special ingredients required. So u can stir it up anytime.

      Reply

    • Churmuri | How to make Churmuri ?- Karanataka Street Food Recipe (13)Sandhya Hariharan says

      Thank Binjal:)

      Reply

  1. Churmuri | How to make Churmuri ?- Karanataka Street Food Recipe (14)Jayasri says

    Churmuri | How to make Churmuri ?- Karanataka Street Food Recipe (15)
    Beautiful clicks sandhya as always, I come from Bangalore we use groundnut oil in our churmuri, will try using coconut oil next time

    Reply

    • Churmuri | How to make Churmuri ?- Karanataka Street Food Recipe (16)Sandhya Hariharan says

      thank you Jayasri… Ground Oil is new to me.. Likewise I would love to try with that too..

      Reply

  2. Churmuri | How to make Churmuri ?- Karanataka Street Food Recipe (17)Divya says

    Churmuri | How to make Churmuri ?- Karanataka Street Food Recipe (18)
    Chrumui looks delicious and it is inviting to try…

    Reply

    • Churmuri | How to make Churmuri ?- Karanataka Street Food Recipe (19)Sandhya Hariharan says

      thank you Divya. Please do try and let me know.

      Reply

  3. Churmuri | How to make Churmuri ?- Karanataka Street Food Recipe (20)Janani Rakesh Kumar says

    Churmuri | How to make Churmuri ?- Karanataka Street Food Recipe (21)
    Looks soo yummy sandhya! Awesome clicks!

    Reply

    • Churmuri | How to make Churmuri ?- Karanataka Street Food Recipe (22)Sandhya Hariharan says

      Thank you Janani

      Reply

  4. Churmuri | How to make Churmuri ?- Karanataka Street Food Recipe (23)Shubha says

    Churmuri | How to make Churmuri ?- Karanataka Street Food Recipe (24)
    I stayed for a bit in Mysore and churumuri would often be our evening snack after work…love it..perfect recipe:)

    Reply

  5. Churmuri | How to make Churmuri ?- Karanataka Street Food Recipe (25)ketan patel says

    Churmuri | How to make Churmuri ?- Karanataka Street Food Recipe (26)
    Good evening Sandhya ,

    Truly good snack for any season & any days for enjoy ,

    Reply

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FAQs

What is Churmuri called in English? ›

Churumuri also known as Masala Mandakki is a popular puffed rice snack from Karnataka, a South Indian state. It is also a street food and is most commonly eaten as a time-pass Snack.

What is puffed rice called in Karnataka? ›

In Telangana, as a snack typically given to children, puffed rice or borugulu is made into a ball with jaggery sugar syrup or bellam pakam. In Karnataka, puffed rice is mixed with carrots, tomatoes, spices and coriander leaves to make churumuri, a popular evening snack.

Can we make murmura at home? ›

Another way of making murmura is by just adding boiled and dried rice in boiling oil and stir it for a minute before the rice turns into puffed rice. See, we told you how easy it is to make murmura for snacks at home.

What is Churmuri Susla? ›

susla recipe | puffed rice upma | mandakki or churumuri susla | uggani with detailed photo and video recipe. a traditional spicy snack recipe made with puffed rice, a combination of onion and tomatoes. it is generally served as an evening snack but can also be served for morning breakfast with a cup of tea.

What is churmuri made of? ›

Churumuri is popular in Karnataka region. Churmuri is nothing but a Masala Kara Pori with fresh vegetables & spicy roasted peanuts. In Salem, the Masala Kara Pori is very famous and they add 2-3 different chutneys to the puffed rice along with grated carrots & beets.

Which rice is used for puffed rice? ›

The best type of rice to prepare an excellent puffed rice is basmati one, a white and long grain rice.

Is murmura healthy to eat? ›

Murmura is a low-calorie snack, making it an excellent choice for weight-conscious individuals. You can satisfy your snack cravings without piling on the calories.

What is the difference between poha and murmura? ›

While murmura has around 400 calories for every 100 grams, poha has a much lesser count of 110 calories. Poha is made by parboiling rice at the highest temperature, flattening it, and sun drying it.

Is murmura good for weight loss? ›

MURMURE FOR WEIGHT LOSS: 6 HEALTH BENEFITS TO KNOW

High in Fiber: Puffed rice is a good source of dietary fiber, which promotes gut health and digestion. Fiber adds bulk to your meals, keeping you feeling fuller for longer, thereby reducing overall calorie intake.

What happens if we eat murmura daily? ›

Puffed rice, or Murmura, is a low-calorie, low-fat, gluten-free snack that promotes digestive health. It is high in carbohydrates and low in sodium. It should be part of a balanced diet.

Can we eat murmura daily? ›

Low in calories

Puffed rice is a low-calorie item that can be included in a calorie-controlled or weight-loss diet. It can be a filling snack without adding too many calories to your daily consumption.

Is murmura a junk food? ›

Is it healthy? Murmura is basically puffed rice, which is loaded with health enriching nutrients like proteins, magnesium, vitamin B6, thiamin, calcium, iron and dietary fibers to name a few. Murmura is made with rice and it is prepared by heating or tossing the rice kernels.

Is poha and puffed rice same? ›

Poha is made by parboiling rice, rolled, flattened and sun dried. On the other hand, puffed rice is made by washing the rice, parboiling it and drying it completely. Then the rice grains are tossed in a hot pan filled with hot salt or oil. The method of preparation also decides the health quotient of the food.

Is puffed rice junk food? ›

Puffed rice can form an essential part of a balanced diet. In addition, it does not contain harmful fats; therefore, it may be beneficial for weight loss.

Is puffed rice same as rice? ›

PUFFED RICE

It is made from rice, commonly used in breakfast cereals or snacks food. It is served as a popular street food in India, Bangladesh and Nepal or street snacks in Korea. It is usually made by heating rice kernels under high pressure in presence of steam, through the method of manufacture varies widely.

Is murmura puffed rice? ›

This puffed rice is prepared by heating rice kernel in presence of steam by a special method. It is known as kurmura or murmura and used for prasad in gurudwara and temples.

What is puffed rice called in nepali? ›

Bhuja - Puffed Rice Is the food products mainly consumed as breakfast in terai community in Nepal. It is also a main ingredient of famous Nepali snack "Chana Chatpate". It's also famous as other name “muri” or “gof*cki”.

Is churmuri good for weight loss? ›

It is consumed as a snacks in many Indian households. Murmura is good for weight loss, as it is extremely light. It helps you to get rid of those deposited fats and even tasty snack can be made in less time. Churumuri is one of the popular street food of Karnataka.

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