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A spicy, tangy, and crunchy Bengali street food classic. Puffed rice is tossed with boiled eggs, fresh veggies, and a pungent mustard oil dressing, then loaded with crispy chanachur. It's a flavor explosion in every bite, ready in minutes!
Cook the Eggs and Potato
Prepare the Vegetables
Create the Flavor Base
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A spicy, tangy, and crunchy Bengali street food classic. Puffed rice is tossed with boiled eggs, fresh veggies, and a pungent mustard oil dressing, then loaded with crispy chanachur. It's a flavor explosion in every bite, ready in minutes!
This bengali recipe takes 27 minutes to prepare and yields 4 servings. At 519.49 calories per serving with 15.9g of protein, it's a beginner-friendly recipe perfect for snack.
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Increase the amount of green chilies or add a pinch of bhut jolokia (ghost pepper) powder for extreme heat.
Add 1/4 cup of moong bean sprouts for extra crunch and nutrition.
Mix in 1-2 tablespoons of tamarind chutney (imli chutney) for a sweet and sour flavor profile.
Simply omit the hard-boiled eggs. The recipe is still delicious and packed with flavor from the vegetables and spices.
The inclusion of hard-boiled eggs and roasted peanuts makes this snack a good source of protein, which is essential for muscle repair, satiety, and overall body function.
Fresh vegetables like onion, tomato, and cucumber provide essential vitamins (like Vitamin C and K) and minerals. Spices like cumin add to the mineral content, supporting various bodily functions.
The puffed rice is a source of simple carbohydrates, providing a quick burst of energy, making it an excellent evening snack to combat fatigue.
One serving (about 2 cups or 265g) of Dimer Jhal Muri contains approximately 350-400 calories. The exact number can vary based on the amount of oil and the specific type of chanachur used.
Dimer Jhal Muri can be a moderately healthy snack. It's rich in protein from eggs and peanuts, and contains fiber and vitamins from fresh vegetables. However, it's also high in carbohydrates from puffed rice and can be high in sodium and fat from the chanachur and oil. It's best enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.
No, it's highly recommended to assemble Jhal Muri right before eating. The puffed rice (muri) absorbs moisture from the vegetables and dressing very quickly and will become soggy within minutes. You can, however, prep all the chopped ingredients in advance and mix them just before serving.
Chanachur is a traditional Bengali savory snack mix made from fried lentils, peanuts, chickpea flour noodles (sev), and spices. If you can't find it, you can substitute it with other savory Indian snack mixes like Bombay Mix or Sev Mixture.
The sharp, pungent flavor of raw, cold-pressed mustard oil is the signature taste of authentic Jhal Muri. It provides a unique spicy kick that cannot be replicated with other oils. Using any other oil will significantly change the taste of the dish.