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

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Churmuri recipe

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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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!

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    • 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:)

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  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 made of? ›

Churumuri is a simple snack where crispy puffed rice is tossed with onions, tomatoes, chilies, salt and lemon juice. Garnished with plenty of roasted peanuts and coriander leaves, it is simply the best! Some times it is also topped with Sev or mixture.

How to make Muri puffed rice? ›

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 the meaning of churumuri? ›

Noun. churmuri. (India) A light snack food made from puffed rice seasoned with onions, spices, pepper, etc.

What rice is used for puffed? ›

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

How is murmura made? ›

Murmura is made with rice and it is prepared by heating or tossing the rice kernels. The process of preparing decides its health quotient. Traditionally, Murmura was made by sun drying the clean rice kernels, which were tossed in hot salt till they fluffed up.

Can I eat murmura at night for weight loss? ›

Eating puffed rice at night is not necessarily a good idea for weight loss. Puffed rice is high in carbohydrates and if consumed in excess, can lead to increased calorie intake and weight gain. Additionally, eating a high carbohydrate snack before bed can disrupt sleep, which can further interfere with weight loss.

Can you make puffed rice like popcorn? ›

Add a few grains of cooked rice; if oil is hot enough it will start to puff up instantly. Working in batches, carefully add 1/2 cup rice to hot oil; fry for 3 to 6 seconds or until puffed. Using small metal wire sieve, carefully transfer rice to paper towel-lined baking sheet. Let cool completely.

What is chirmure in English? ›

Churmure or murmure or moori, Puffed rice, food ingredient, Indian Traditional food.

What are the benefits of puffed rice? ›

Puffed rice may be used in case of high blood pressure, for weight management, to reduce the risk of cancer, for vitamin deficiency, in diet for individuals with high cholesterol levels and as an energy source. However, there is need for large scale human studies to confirm these benefits.

What is Pori in English? ›

noun. pore [noun] a tiny hole, especially of a sweat gland in the skin.

Is puffed rice junk? ›

Puffed rice is not a health food, but because it has very few calories, it makes a good snack for people who want to lose weight and have cravings in-between meals. Puffed Rice Nutrition. Puffed rice cereal is low in calories, fat-free and sodium-free.

What is the raw material of puffed rice? ›

The basic raw material for the unit is RICE. MANUFACTURING PROCESS: Rice is first cleaned to remove stones and husk. It is then soaked in brine solution and dried.

What is Muri made of? ›

Muri, also known as murmura, is a popular food item in various parts of South Asia, particularly in India, Bangladesh, and Nepal. It is made from rice grains that are heated under high pressure, causing them to expand and puff up. Loosely translated as puffed rice, muri is traditionally made by hot sand-frying.

What is puffed rice cereal made of? ›

Western commercial puffed rice is usually made by heating rice kernels under high pressure in the presence of steam, though the method of manufacture varies widely. They are either eaten as loose grains or made into puffed rice cakes.

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