Churumuri and Memories of the Seaside

I grew up in a lovely little town by the sea called Mangalore. Back in those days there was no internet, unlimited TV channels or fancy video games. That was no bad thing. Instead, I spent time with my little friends, made up silly games, read books, made papier machie vases and enjoyed a relatively simple life. One of  my favourite things to do as a child was going to the beach for picnics or to the local children's park. Both places sold churumuri ( Manglorean street food), the highlight of these visits. Churumuri was sold in little paper cones and was a mixture of puffed rice, spices and garnished with onions, tomatoes and coriander. It was very moreish. I found some puffed rice in the supermarket whilst on holiday in India and was inspired to re-create that childhood favourite. Churumuri is incredibly easy to make and so very delicious. Here is how you do it.



Serves 6

Ingredients:

250g puffed rice

4 tbsp coconut oil

2 tomatoes, finely chopped

1 carrot, grated

1 onion, finely chopped

A bunch of coriander leaves

A slice of lemon

2 tsp chilli powder

1 tsp salt
Sev (chickpea noodles)-optional

Method:

Finely chop the onion and tomatoes. Add them to grated carrot and coriander leaves and mix with coconut oil in a large bowl. Add the spices, puffed rice and mix it all well. Squeeze a lime and serve in newspaper cones. Super easy and very tasty!

I'd love to hear about your favourite street food too.  Ann x