Jhaal Muri / Spiced Puffed Rice Mix

By Mrunal | Updated: 15/03/2019

Jhaal Muri is a typical Bengali street food that is enjoyed throughout the state; it is a close cousin of the famous Maharashtrian Bhel puri. ‘Jhaal’ in Bengal means ‘spicy’ and ‘muri is puffed rice – it is served in paper cones by the street vendors. Crunchy puffed rice along with minced veggies, peanuts, mustard oil and a blend of spices makes for an instant delight. Enjoy it with a cup of afternoon tea.

Serves	Preparation Time	Cooking Time
4 People	15-20 Minutes	5-10 Minutes

Ingredients

2 cups puffed rice
½ cup onion, chopped
¼ cup cucumber, chopped
¼ cup boiled potatoes, diced
1 small tomato, chopped
1 tbsp green mango, minced
1 tsp green chili, minced
2 tbsp peanuts, roasted
2-3 tbsp bhujia sev
3-4 tbsp fresh coriander leaves, chopped
2 tablespoons mustard oil

For Jhaal Muri Masala

2 tsp red chili powder
1 tsp black salt
1 tbsp roasted cumin powder
1 tsp chaat masala

Method

Step 1

Dry roast the puffed rice in a pan for 2-3 minutes, stirring continuously for extra crunch.

Step 2

Mix all the ingredients listed for the jhaal muri masala and store in an airtight container. Use as necessary.

Step 3

In a large bowl, combine puffed rice, chopped onion, cucumber, tomato, potato, green chillies, peanuts, coriander leaves, green mango, bhujia sev and toss to mix well.

Step 4

Add mustard oil and 1-2 tsp of prepared jhaal muri masala and toss again to mix well. Serve immediately with a cup of tea.

Nutritional Information

Calories	140 K cal
Proteins	2.6 g
Fats	9.8 g
Carbohydrates	11.4 g
Cholesterol	0 mg
Sodium	599 mg
Potassium	206 mg

Tip: Make sure to serve it immediately, as with time the puffed rice will lose its crunchiness and will not taste good.

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