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Jhal Muri
Recipe: Iconic Street Food Made At Home

14 mins
Cooking Time
Easy
Difficulty
17
Ingredients
Vegan
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Jhal muri is one of Kolkata’s most loved street snacks, known for its sharp flavours and crunchy texture. A mix of puffed rice, spiced oil, peanuts, boiled chana, and chopped vegetables creates a quick and refreshing bowl that is light yet satisfying. The secret lies in mustard oil and the unique spice mix.

Ingredients

UNITSIngredients
2 ½ cupsPuffed rice
3 tablespoonsMustard oil
2 teaspoonsMustard seeds
½ teaspoonFenugreek seeds
2 teaspoonsFennel seeds
¼ teaspoonAsafoetida
1 ½ teaspoonsRed chilli powder
1 teaspoonRoasted cumin powder
to tasteBlack salt
½ teaspoonChaat masala
½ cupBengal gram (chana), boiled
2 tablespoonsRoasted peanuts
1 smallTomato, chopped
½ smallCucumber, chopped
1 smallOnion, chopped
1Green chilli, chopped
1 tablespoonFresh coriander leaves, chopped

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Description - Step 1

Step 1: Prepare Spiced Oil

Heat mustard oil in a non-stick pan until it reaches the smoking point. Add mustard seeds, fenugreek seeds, fennel seeds, asafoetida, and 1 teaspoon red chilli powder. Sauté until aromatic. Take the pan off the heat and strain the oil into a bowl. This spiced oil gives Jhal Muri a bold flavour.

 

Description - Step 2

Step 2: Mix the Spice Blend

In a small bowl, combine roasted cumin powder, black salt, remaining red chilli powder, and chaat masala. This dry spice mixture balances heat, tanginess, and earthy notes. Preparing it separately ensures even seasoning later when mixing with puffed rice.

 

Description - Step 3

Step 3: Toss the Base

Take puffed rice in a large mixing bowl. Add boiled Bengal gram and roasted peanuts. Toss gently to combine. This base brings crunch from puffed rice and nuttiness from peanuts, while chana adds a protein-rich bite.

 

Description - Step 4

Step 4: Add Fresh Vegetables

Stir in chopped tomato, cucumber, onion, green chilli, and coriander leaves. These fresh ingredients add juiciness and a refreshing bite, balancing the spiced oil and puffed rice. The green chilli gives the dish its classic sharpness.

 

Description - Step 5

Step 5: Assemble and Serve

Drizzle 2 teaspoons of spiced oil and sprinkle 2 teaspoons of the spice mixture into the puffed rice bowl. Mix everything well but quickly, as puffed rice tends to soften if left too long. Transfer to a serving bowl and serve immediately for the best crunch.

 

Step 1
Step 1: Prepare Spiced Oil
5 Minutes
Step 2
Step 2: Mix the Spice Blend
2 Minutes
Step 3
Step 3: Toss the Base
3 Minutes
Step 4
Step 4: Add Fresh Vegetables
2 Minutes
Step 5
Step 5: Assemble and Serve
2 Minutes

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Plating Instructions

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Serve in a paper cone or a small steel bowl, like on Kolkata streets.

 

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Pairing Instructions

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Always pair your spicy and crunchy jhal muri with masala chai or sweet lassi to balance the spice.

 

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Garnishing Instructions

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Sprinkle extra coriander leaves and a pinch of chaat masala before serving.

 

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