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A vibrant, crunchy, and tangy street-style snack made with puffed rice, onions, tomatoes, and a medley of spices. This Bengali classic, also known as Jhalmuri, comes together in minutes and is an explosion of textures and flavors, perfect for an evening snack.
In a large mixing bowl, add the puffed rice, mixture (chanachur), and roasted peanuts. Give it a quick toss.
Add the finely chopped onion, tomato, boiled potato cubes, green chilies, and coriander leaves to the bowl.
Sprinkle all the spices over the ingredients: chaat masala, red chili powder, black salt, and regular salt.
Drizzle the mustard oil and fresh lemon juice over the top. This gives it the classic, pungent flavor.
Using a large spoon, mix everything together quickly but gently until everything is well combined. Be careful not to overmix, as this can make the puffed rice soggy.
Garnish with a generous amount of sev and serve immediately for the best crunch.
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A vibrant, crunchy, and tangy street-style snack made with puffed rice, onions, tomatoes, and a medley of spices. This Bengali classic, also known as Jhalmuri, comes together in minutes and is an explosion of textures and flavors, perfect for an evening snack.
This bengali recipe takes 10 minutes to prepare and yields 4 servings. At 375.46 calories per serving with 12.71g of protein, it's a beginner-friendly recipe perfect for snack.
Add sprouted moong dal and finely chopped cucumber for extra nutrients. Reduce the amount of sev and the savory mixture to lower the sodium content.
Omit the green chilies and red chili powder completely. You can add a teaspoon of tamarind chutney for a sweet and tangy flavor that kids love.
Skip the onion and boiled potato. You can use boiled and cubed raw banana as a substitute for potato.
Use pre-chopped vegetables from the store and pre-boiled potatoes to assemble this snack in under 5 minutes.