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    Whisk Affair » Recipes » Indian » Chaat/ Street Food » Kolkata Street Style Jhal Muri (Spicy Puffed Rice)

    Published: Aug 29, 2022 | Last Updated On: Feb 7, 2023 by Neha Mathur | This post may contain affiliate links. I earn from qualifying purchases.

    Kolkata Street Style Jhal Muri (Spicy Puffed Rice)

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    Kolkata Street Style Jhal Muri (Spicy Puffed Rice) is a popular street food of Kolkata made using puffed rice, onions, tomatoes, and a few other ingredients. Raw mustard oil gives it a very unique flavor (vegan).

    Here are some more Indian snack recipes that you may like – Aloo Chaat, Namakpare, Corn Pakora, Chicken Cheese Samosa, Bhel Puri, Palak Pakora, and Dahi Papdi Chaat.

    Kolkata street style jhal muri served on a plate.
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    • About Jhal Muri
    • Ingredients
    • How To Make Jhal Muri
    • Frequently Asked Questions
    • Serving Suggestions
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    About Jhal Muri

    Kolkata Street Style Jhal Muri (Spicy Puffed Rice) is a popular street food of Kolkata made using puffed rice, onions, tomatoes, and a few other ingredients.

    Jhal means ‘spicy’ in Bengali and puri means ‘puffed rice’.

    Jhal muri (jhaal muri, masala muri, jhal mudi) is basically puffed rice flavored with spice powders. The addition of raw mustard oil gives it a very unique flavor and makes it very different from its other cousins like masala madakki, girmit, or churmuri.

    If you have ever been to Kolkata, I am sure you would have come across this Bengali snack in every possible street, where you’ll find people flocking to the nearest cart to get their hands on a cone (thonga) full of this delicious snack.

    This street food snack was sold by Bihari migrants on the street of Kolkata during World War II to the soldiers. British chef Angus Denoon has been selling it on the streets of London for almost a decade. He tasted this deliciousness on the streets of Kolkata and fell in love with this humble dish.

    This chaat (Indian street food), unlike most other chaats, is not deep-fried, making it much more nutritious and a healthier choice. It’s low cal, light, and vegan and comes together in under 15 minutes.

    If you make it at home, do serve it in the traditional thonga or paper cone that’s really simple to give a feel of the authentic Kolkata snack.

    It’s also really light on the stomach and hence perfect as a tea-time snack or accompaniment with your chai. You could try this at a kid’s party or even for a get-together with friends.

    One serving of this spicy puffed rice snack has approx 200 Kcal. Since it is not deep fried and contains mostly good ingredients it has very fewer calories per serving. 

    This jhal muri recipe is vegan and can be easily doubled or tripled.

    Ingredients

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    You will get all the ingredients to make jhaalmuri at Indian grocery stores.

    Puffed Rice (muri, marmara, pori, kurmura, murmura) is used to make Jhalmuri.

    Sev Mix – You can use any sev mix available to you.

    Coconut – The use of fresh coconut adds a nice flavor to this dish. You can either grate the fresh coconut or chop it into very small pieces.

    Mustard Oil – This is a must ingredient to make Bengali Jhal Muri. It adds a pungent flavor to the dish, which makes it unique and so yummy.

    Vegetables – To give a nice crunch to your jhalmuri recipe, add veggies like tomatoes, cucumber, onions, potatoes, green chilies, and cilantro (fresh coriander leaves).

    Others – You will also need cumin powder, chaat masala powder, black salt (kala namak), Kashmiri red chilli powder, salt, and freshly squeezed lime juice (lemon juice).

    You can also add roasted skinned peanuts, roasted Bengal gram, boiled yellow peas, sprouted chana, finely chopped raw mangoes, chana jor garam (chana chur), etc to your recipe.

    Adjust the green chillies as per your taste.

    How To Make Jhal Muri

    Add 2 cups of puffed rice to a large bowl.

    Tip – If the murmura is not perfectly crispy, make sure to dry roast it in a pan for 2-3 minutes on low flame. You can also microwave it for 60-90 seconds until it gets crisp.

    Puffed rice added to a large bowl.

    Add

    • 3 tablespoon sev mix
    • ¼ cup finely chopped onions
    • 2 tablespoon boiled, peeled, and finely cubed potatoes
    • 1 teaspoon finely chopped green chilies
    • 2 tablespoon finely chopped tomatoes
    • 2 tablespoon finely chopped cucumbers, peeled or unpeeled
    • 1 tablespoon grated fresh coconut
    • 2 tablespoon finely chopped cilantro
    • ½ teaspoon cumin powder
    • ½ teaspoon black salt
    • ½ teaspoon Kashmiri red chili powder
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    • 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lime juice
    • 2 tablespoon raw cold-pressed mustard oil
    Remaining ingredients added to the bowl.

    Mix all the ingredients together and serve immediately.

    Ready jhal muri.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    What is the difference between jhal muri and bhelpuri?

    Jhal muri is very similar to our good old bhel puri, yet very unique in terms of its taste. It has raw mustard oil added to it while chutneys like green chutney and sweet tamarind chutney are added in bhelpuri.

    What is the difference between jhal muri and churmuri?

    Jhalmuri is a popular street-side snack that is popular in Kolkata, whereas churmuri is popular in Karnataka.

    Jhalmuri uses mustard oil, whereas churmuri is made using coconut oil. Jal muri have boiled potatoes and cucumbers added to it while churmuri has grated carrots.

    Can we use any other oil to make jhal muri?

    No, jhal mudi is a traditional recipe and mustard oil gives it a very unique taste. By replacing mustard oil with any other oil, you will not get that same flavor.

    Can you make gluten-free jhaal muri?

    All the ingredients except sev mix are gluten-free in this recipe. You can either skip adding it or use a gluten-free mix.

    Can we make jhaalmuri ahead of time?

    Jhalmuri loses its crunch when kept for longer. I highly suggest making it just before serving.

    You can, however, keep all the components ready to save some time.

    Serving Suggestions

    You can serve it with your evening cup of Masala Chai or Filter Coffee for a delicious snack.

    This healthy snack can be served in between your meals or whenever hunger strikes.

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    Kolkata Street Style Jhal Muri (Spicy Puffed Rice) is a popular street food of Kolkata made using puffed rice, onions, tomatoes, and a few other ingredients. Raw mustard oil gives it a very unique flavor (vegan).

    Kolkata Street Style Jhal Muri Recipe (Spicy Puffed Rice)

    Kolkata Street Style Jhal Muri (Spicy Puffed Rice) is a popular street food of Kolkata made using puffed rice, onions, tomatoes, and a few other ingredients. Raw mustard oil gives it a very unique flavor.
    4.20 from 10 votes
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    Course: Snack
    Cuisine: Indian
    Diet: Vegan, Vegetarian
    Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 5 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 15 minutes minutes
    Servings: 2 people
    Calories: 216kcal
    Author: Neha Mathur

    Ingredients 

    • 2 cups puffed rice (murmura)
    • 3 tablespoons sev mix
    • ¼ cup finely chopped onions
    • 2 tablespoons boiled, peeled, and finely cubed potatoes
    • 1 teaspoon finely chopped green chilies
    • 2 tablespoons finely chopped tomatoes
    • 2 tablespoons finely chopped cucumber (peeled or unpeeled)
    • 1 tablespoon grated fresh coconut
    • 2 tablespoons finely chopped cilantro (fresh coriander leaves)
    • ½ teaspoon cumin powder
    • ½ teaspoon chaat masala
    • ½ teaspoon black salt (kala namak)
    • ½ teaspoon Kashmiri red chili powder
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    • 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lime juice
    • 2 tablespoons raw cold-pressed mustard oil
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    Instructions

    • Add puffed rice to a large mixing bowl.
    • Add the remaining ingredients to the bowl.
    • Mix all the ingredients together and serve immediately.

    Video

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_zAfkNjQkZ8

    Notes

    If the murmura is not perfectly crispy, make sure to dry roast it in a pan for 2-3 minutes on low flame. You can also microwave it for 60-90 seconds until it gets crisp.
    You can also add roasted peanuts, boiled yellow peas, sprouted chana, finely chopped raw mangoes, chana jor garam (chanachur), etc to your recipe.
    Adjust the chilies as per your taste.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 216kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 614mg | Potassium: 145mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 350IU | Vitamin C: 9.2mg | Iron: 5.4mg
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    1. Merianne

      December 05, 2018 at 5:47 pm

      One of your recipes called for Sev Mix. Can that be bought commercially in USA?

      Reply
      • Neha Mathur

        December 06, 2018 at 2:52 am

        Yes merianne. It’s available in all the Indian stores. It comes in huge variety so just specify which recipe you need it for.

        Reply
    2. Shalini Sachdeva

      June 11, 2019 at 4:26 pm

      5 stars
      Tangy and tasty

      Reply
      • Neha Mathur

        June 12, 2019 at 2:19 am

        Thnx

        Reply

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