Jhaal muri is a popular street food snack of Kolkata. Jhaal means spices and muri is puffed rice. A long time ago, I visited my uncle in Kolkata and I still remember this mouthwatering snack. This puffed rice is tossed with potato, cucumber, tomatoes. A special blend of spices including tamarind pulp, and mustard oil are also added to jhaal muri. This is a simple yet delicious snack.
Course Chaat
Cuisine Indian
Servings 4people
Ingredients
4cups murmura/ muri (puffed rice)
1/4cup fine sev (bengal gram vermicelli)
1/4cup peanuts
1teaspoon oil
1/2cup potato boiled, peeled and cut into small pieces
1/2cup tomato finely chopped, seeded
1/2 cup cucumber finely chopped
2 tablespoons green chili, finely chopped, adjust to taste
Heat a 1 teaspoon of oil in a small pan on medium heat, add peanuts and roast stirring continuously till lightly brown. This should take about 2 minutes. Set aside.
Dry roast the muri/puffed rice on medium heat for about 3 minutes. Notes: muri should not change color, they should be white but roasting gives freshness and make them crispy. Set aside.
Just before ready to serve jhaal muri add the peanuts, sev, tomato, potato, cucumber, green chili, cilantro, tamarind paste, mustard oil and spices. Toss them and serve.
You may adjust all the ingredients to your taste. Enjoy!