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A zesty and crunchy puffed rice snack from Mangalore, tossed with fresh veggies, tangy raw mango, and a special coconut oil tempering. This popular street food is ready in minutes and bursts with flavor.
For 4 servings
Prepare the vegetable base. In a large mixing bowl, combine the finely chopped onion, deseeded tomato, grated carrot, grated raw mango, and green chili. Mix well and set aside. This should take about 5 minutes.
Create the authentic tempering. Heat the coconut oil in a small pan or tadka pan over medium heat for about 30-45 seconds. Once the oil is hot, turn off the flame completely. Immediately add the hing and Kashmiri red chili powder to the hot oil. Swirl the pan for 10 seconds until the spices are fragrant. Be careful not to burn them.
Combine the masala. Pour the hot tempering over the vegetable mixture in the bowl. Add the salt, chopped coriander leaves, and fresh lemon juice. Mix everything thoroughly until the vegetables are evenly coated with the spiced oil.
Assemble just before serving. Add the puffed rice and roasted peanuts to the bowl with the vegetable masala. Toss everything together quickly and gently, ensuring the puffed rice is evenly coated but not crushed. This step should be done rapidly to maintain crunch.
Garnish and serve immediately. Top the Churmuri generously with sev. Serve right away in bowls or paper cones to enjoy its signature crispy texture.
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A zesty and crunchy puffed rice snack from Mangalore, tossed with fresh veggies, tangy raw mango, and a special coconut oil tempering. This popular street food is ready in minutes and bursts with flavor.
This south_indian recipe takes 12 minutes to prepare and yields 4 servings. At 288.15 calories per serving with 6.22g of protein, it's a beginner-friendly recipe perfect for snack.
Add 1/4 cup of boiled moong sprouts or black chickpeas (kala chana) along with the vegetables for added protein and texture.
To make a Jain-friendly version, simply omit the onion. You can add finely chopped cabbage or cucumber for extra crunch.
Add a handful of crushed papdi (fried flour crisps) or masala boondi along with the puffed rice for more texture.
For a flavor profile similar to Bhel Puri, you can add 1-2 teaspoons of tamarind-date chutney, but this will deviate from the authentic Churmuri taste.
Puffed rice is a low-calorie, light grain that is easy on the digestive system. The addition of hing (asafoetida) further aids digestion and helps prevent bloating.
Loaded with fresh, raw vegetables like carrots, onions, and tomatoes, Churmuri is a good source of dietary fiber, which is essential for gut health and regular bowel movements.
The raw vegetables and fresh coriander provide essential vitamins like Vitamin C and Vitamin A, along with antioxidants that help combat free radicals in the body.
The carbohydrates from the puffed rice provide a quick source of energy, making it an excellent and refreshing snack to beat midday slumps.
Churmuri is a popular street food snack from the coastal region of Mangalore in Karnataka, India. It's a type of bhel made with puffed rice, finely chopped vegetables, tangy raw mango, and a distinctive tempering of coconut oil and spices.
The main difference lies in the flavor profile and ingredients. Churmuri gets its unique taste from a simple tempering of coconut oil, hing, and chili powder, and uses raw mango for tang. Bhel Puri, on the other hand, uses a mix of sweet tamarind chutney and spicy green chutney, and often includes boiled potatoes and other ingredients.
The key is to mix the puffed rice into the wet ingredients at the very last moment, right before you plan to eat it. Toasting the puffed rice beforehand and deseeding the tomatoes also helps to maintain its crispiness for longer.
You can prepare the vegetable mixture and the tempering in advance and store them separately. However, you must only combine them with the puffed rice and sev just before serving to prevent it from becoming soggy.
Yes, Churmuri can be a relatively healthy snack. It's light and packed with fiber and vitamins from the raw vegetables. The main calorie contributors are the coconut oil, peanuts, and sev. For a healthier version, you can reduce the amount of sev or use baked sev.
One serving of this Churmuri recipe contains approximately 260-280 calories. The exact number can vary based on the amount of oil, peanuts, and sev used.