Jhalmuri - Spicy Puffed Rice Snack

Ingredients

• 4 cups (120g) puffed rice 4 cups (120g) puffed rice
• 1 small onion, finely chopped 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 1 small tomato, finely chopped 1 small tomato, finely chopped
• 1 green chili, finely chopped 1 green chili, finely chopped
• 1/4 cup (15g) cilantro, chopped 1/4 cup (15g) cilantro, chopped
• 1/4 cup (15g) mint leaves, chopped 1/4 cup (15g) mint leaves, chopped
• 2 tablespoons roasted peanuts 2 tablespoons roasted peanuts
• 2 tablespoons roasted chickpeas 2 tablespoons roasted chickpeas
• 1 tablespoon mustard oil 1 tablespoon mustard oil
• 1 tablespoon tamarind chutney 1 tablespoon tamarind chutney
• 1 tablespoon green chutney 1 tablespoon green chutney
• 1 teaspoon chaat masala 1 teaspoon chaat masala
• 1/2 teaspoon roasted cumin powder 1/2 teaspoon roasted cumin powder
• Salt to taste Salt to taste

Nutrition

• Calories (kcal / KJ): 180 kcal / 753 KJ
• Fat (total, saturated): 6g, 1g
• Carbohydrates (total, sugars): 28g, 3g
• Protein: 5g
• Fiber: 3g
• Salt: 0.5g

Preparation

1. 1.
   In a large mixing bowl, combine the puffed rice, chopped onion, tomato, green chili, cilantro, mint leaves, roasted peanuts, and roasted chickpeas.
2. 2.
   Drizzle the mustard oil over the mixture and toss well to coat all the ingredients.
3. 3.
   Add the tamarind chutney, green chutney, chaat masala, roasted cumin powder, and salt. Mix thoroughly to ensure even distribution of the spices.
4. 4.
   Taste and adjust the seasoning if needed.
5. 5.
   Serve immediately and enjoy the spicy and tangy flavors of Jhalmuri.

Treat your ingredients with care...

• Puffed rice — Make sure to use fresh and crispy puffed rice for the best texture in the dish.
• Mustard oil — If you don't have mustard oil, you can substitute it with any other neutral oil like vegetable or canola oil.
• Tamarind chutney — You can make your own tamarind chutney by soaking tamarind pulp in warm water and then straining it. Alternatively, store-bought tamarind chutney can be used.

Tips & Tricks

• Add a squeeze of lemon juice for an extra tangy flavor.
• Customize the spice level by adjusting the amount of green chili used.
• For added crunch, you can include sev (crispy chickpea flour noodles) as a topping.
• Serve Jhalmuri in paper cones for an authentic street food experience.
• Experiment with different vegetables and spices to create your own unique variation of Jhalmuri.

Serving advice

Serve Jhalmuri in small bowls or paper cones, garnished with a sprinkle of chaat masala and a few cilantro leaves. Enjoy it as a standalone snack or as a side dish with your favorite meal.

Presentation advice

To enhance the presentation, you can serve Jhalmuri in colorful bowls or on a platter lined with banana leaves. Garnish with a drizzle of tamarind chutney and a sprinkle of roasted cumin powder for an appealing visual appeal.