Hello friends, I got back (about ten days ago) after
attending our annual “Teru” or Ratha-Utsav festival in Katapady, a small
village in Udupi district. During the last day of the festival, a fair is
generally held in the temple premises wherein various stalls are put up. Here,
one gets to taste some authentic Konkani cuisine – Golli Bajje, Biscut Aambado,
Charmure Upkari etc…. To tell you frankly, the taste of one such item that still lingers in my
mouth is the humble “Charmure Upkari”. I thoroughly enjoyed it. I am tasting this after a long time. So, here it is!
Ingredients
Ingredients
Charmuro / Puffed rice
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2 cups
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Coconut gratings
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3-4 tbsps
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Coconut oil
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3-4 tsps
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Chilly powder
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½ tsp
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Sambhar powder
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1 tsp
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Onions (chopped)
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1 medium
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Lemon juice (optional)
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1 tsp
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Chopped coriander leaves
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1 tbsp
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Grated carrot (optional)
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1-2 tbsp
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Salt
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As per taste
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Method :
- In a large bowl, place the coconut gratings, chilly powder, sambhar powder, coconut oil, chopped onions, grated carrot, lime juice, salt and Charmuro/Puffed rice. Mix them well.
- Finally garnish with chopped coriander leaves.
- Serve immediately.
Prepartion time : 15-20 mins
Serves : 2
Note:
- Charmuro/Puffed rice should be fresh and crisp. If it’s not crisp, roast it in a pan for a few minutes – it will turn crispy.
- This is an evening snack.
- You can use any oil of your choice. But coconut oil gives it that authentic “Amchi” taste.
- Use of chilly powder and Sambhar powder can be adjusted according to one’s taste.
