Spicy Jhal Muri: Indian Puffed Rice Snack Recipe
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About Spicy Jhal Muri: Indian Puffed Rice Snack Recipe
Jhal Muri is a wildly popular Indian street food snack, a delightful mix of puffed rice, fried ingredients, and vibrant spices. This recipe delivers a perfectly balanced explosion of flavors – tangy, spicy, and savory – making it irresistible! It's incredibly easy to make, perfect for a quick lunch, a satisfying evening snack, or even to take on a picnic.The beauty of Jhal Muri lies in its customizable nature. Feel free to adjust the spices to your preference, adding more chili for extra heat or more mango powder for a sweeter tang. This recipe also provides a great way to use up leftover papadums.Best of all? This crunchy delight keeps well for over two weeks in an airtight container, making it perfect for meal prepping or enjoying throughout the week.
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Recipe Time & More
Prep10 minutes
Cook15 minutes
Total25 minutes
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 100 gm Puffed Rice
- 50 gm Flattened Rice poha
- 4 piece Papadums
- 50 gm Cornflakes
- 50 gm Peanuts salted or unsalted, roasted, your preference
Spices & Seasoning
- 2 tsp Chaat Masala
- 1 tsp Chili Powder adjust to your spice preference, red
- 1 tsp Dry Mango Powder dried mango powder
- 0.5 tsp Salt black
- 1 tbsp Lemon Juice freshly squeezed, adds a bright tang
- 2 tbsp Coriander finely chopped, for garnish
Other
- Vegetable Oil as needed for frying
Instructions
Prepare the Fried Ingredients
- Heat a small amount of oil in a pan over medium heat. Fry the papadums until crisp, then set aside to cool and break into smaller pieces. Fry the cornflakes and peanuts separately until lightly browned. Fry the flattened rice until slightly crispy, being careful not to burn it.
Combine Ingredients
- In a large bowl, combine the puffed rice, crushed fried papadums, fried flattened rice, fried cornflakes, and fried peanuts.
Season and Serve
- Add the chaat masala, red chili powder, amchur powder, and black salt to the mixture. Drizzle with lemon juice and mix gently until everything is evenly coated. Garnish with freshly chopped cilantro and serve immediately.
Recipe Notes
Expert Tips for the Best Jhal Muri
- For extra flavor, toast the spices (chaat masala, red chili powder, amchur powder, and black salt) in a dry pan before adding them to the mixture.
- If you prefer a less spicy Jhal Muri, reduce the amount of red chili powder or omit it altogether.
- Feel free to add other ingredients to customize your Jhal Muri, such as sev (crispy chickpea flour noodles), chopped onions, or pomegranate seeds.
- Store leftover Jhal Muri in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 15 days.
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Recipe Nutrition
Calories: 547kcalCarbohydrates: 93gProtein: 14gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gSodium: 788mgPotassium: 333mgFiber: 6gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 743IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 41mgIron: 24mg
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This looks so tasty! Thank you.
Such a flavorful dish! Can’t wait to taste it.
Looks so good! Can’t wait to try it.
What a delicious recipe! Thanks for posting.