Jhalmuri - Bengali Street Food
Jhalmuri - Bengali Street Food Jhalmuri is the ultimate Bengali street food—it’s crunchy, spicy, tangy, and incredibly easy to throw together. The secret is all in the Mustard Oil, which gives it that signature pungent kick. Here is a quick way to make a classic version: Ingredients Muri (Puffed Rice) : 2–3 cups (keep it dry and crunchy) Peanuts : A handful of roasted or fried peanuts Chanachur or Sev : A generous handful (spicy snack mix) Vegetables : 1 small onion (finely chopped), 1 small tomato (seeded and chopped), and 1 boiled potato (cubed) Freshness : 2 green chilies (chopped), a thumb of ginger (finely minced), and a bunch of fresh coriander The Magic Sauce: 1–2 tbsp Raw Mustard Oil and 1 tsp of Achar (Pickle) Masala/Oil from a mango pickle jar Spices : 1 tsp Chaat Masala, ½ tsp Black Salt (Kala Namak), and a squeeze of fresh lime Instructions Prep the Base: In a large mixing bowl, toss in the chopped onions, tomatoes, boiled potatoes, green chilies, and ginger. Add the F...
