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Kolkata Jhalmuri
A street-side classic: crisp puffed rice, spice and mustard oil.
- Region:
- Kolkata, West Bengal
- Prep:
- 15 min
- Cook:
- 0 min
- Difficulty:
- Easy
Method
- 1
Prepare and measure all the vegetables, lime and seasonings before mixing.
- 2
Place the puffed rice in a large dry bowl.
- 3
Add potato, onion, cucumber and peanuts.
- 4
Sprinkle in cumin and salt, then add green chili to your preferred heat level.
- 5
Drizzle over mustard oil and lime juice.
- 6
Toss briskly until coated, fold in bhujia, and eat immediately while crisp.
The story behind the dish
Jhalmuri is a beloved Kolkata street snack, mixed to order in a paper cone by vendors with quick hands and a tin shaker. The signature mustard-oil aroma meets crunchy, sour, salty and spicy elements in each handful.
