Jhal Muri
Transport your taste buds to the bustling streets of Kolkata with Jhal Muri, a vibrant and flavorful Indian street food snack. This quick and easy recipe combines puffed rice, roasted peanuts, and sev (crispy chickpea noodles) for a satisfying crunch. The dish bursts with fresh flavors from diced tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and coriander, while boiled potatoes add a comforting, hearty touch. A drizzle of mustard oil infuses the mixture with an unmistakable zing, enhanced by a medley of spices like chaat masala, black salt, and a hint of heat from green chili. Finished off with a squeeze of tangy lemon juice, Jhal Muri is a perfect blend of spice, crunch, and freshness. Ready in just 10 minutes, this vegan and gluten-free snack is a crowd-pleaser for any occasion, best served immediately to enjoy its crisp texture and bold flavors.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Puffed rice
- 1 tablespoon Mustard oil
- 1 small (finely chopped) Green chili
- 2 tablespoons Roasted peanuts
- 0.5 cup (peeled and diced into small cubes) Boiled potato
- 0.25 cup (finely chopped) Tomato
- 0.25 cup (finely chopped) Cucumber
- 0.25 cup (finely chopped) Red onion
- 0.5 teaspoon Chaat masala
- 0.25 teaspoon Black salt
- 0.25 teaspoon (or to taste) Plain salt
- 1 teaspoon Lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons (finely chopped) Fresh coriander leaves
- 2 tablespoons Sev or bhujia
Instructions
Start by assembling all the ingredients to make preparation quick and easy.
In a large mixing bowl, add 2 cups of puffed rice.
Drizzle 1 tablespoon of mustard oil over the puffed rice for a distinctive flavor. Mix well to coat evenly.
Add 1 finely chopped small green chili to the bowl. Adjust the quantity as per your spice tolerance.
Mix in 2 tablespoons of roasted peanuts to introduce a crunchy texture.
Add 1/2 cup of boiled and diced potato pieces for a starchy, soft element in your snack.
Include 1/4 cup each of finely chopped tomato, cucumber, and red onion. These provide freshness, crunch, and a slight tang to the mixture.
Season the mixture with 1/2 teaspoon of chaat masala, 1/4 teaspoon of black salt, and 1/4 teaspoon (or to taste) of plain salt. Mix thoroughly to combine all flavors.
Add 1 teaspoon of freshly squeezed lemon juice to brighten the flavors.
Fold in 2 tablespoons of finely chopped fresh coriander leaves for a herby note.
Finally, sprinkle 2 tablespoons of sev or bhujia on top for a crispy finish.
Gently toss all the ingredients together, ensuring everything is evenly mixed without crushing the puffed rice.
Serve immediately in bowls or paper cones for a traditional street-style presentation. Enjoy this crunchy and spicy delight fresh!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
549 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 29.4 g | 38% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.8 g | 24% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1637 mg | 71% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 62.2 g | 23% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.2 g | 22% | |
| Total Sugars | 7.9 g | ||
| Protein | 12.1 g | 24% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 62 mg | 5% | |
| Iron | 2.9 mg | 16% | |
| Potassium | 788 mg | 17% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
