Step-by-step
1
firstly, in a large bowl take 3 cup puffed rice / churumuri / murmura.
2
pour 3 cup water and rinse the churumuri well. do not allow to soak churumuri as they turn mushy.
3
squeeze off the water gently and keep aside the churumuri.
4
in a large kadai heat 2 tbsp oil and roast 2 tbsp peanuts on low flame until it turns crunchy.
5
now add ¾ tsp mustard, 1 tsp cumin, pinch hing and few curry leaves. splutter the tempering.
6
further add 1 onion, 2 chilli and saute well.
7
add ½ tsp turmeric, 1 tsp sugar, ¾ tsp salt and saute on low flame.
8
add in squeezed churumuri along with ¼ cup putani powder.
9
mix gently until the spices are coated well. putani powder enhances the flavour and also absorb excess moisture.
10
cover and simmer for 3 minutes or until flavours are absorbed.
11
now add 1 tbsp lemon juice and 2 tbsp coriander. mix well.
12
finally, enjoy churumuri susla / puffed rice upma for your breakfast or snacks.
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Notes
- firstly, make sure to not over soak or over squeeze churumuri.
- also, susla can be topped with sev while serving.
- additionally, add tomato along with onions and skip lemon juice for variation.
- finally, churumuri susla / puffed rice upma recipe tastes great when prepared slightly spicy.
Original recipe by Hebbar’s Kitchen: https://hebbarskitchen.com/susla-recipe-puffed-rice-upma-mandakki/