How long does Jhalmuri take?

23 minutes from start to finish. That is 15 minutes of preparation and 8 minutes of cooking.

How many people does Jhalmuri serve?

4. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.

Is Jhalmuri vegetarian?

Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.

It is medium: 2 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.

What do I need to make Jhalmuri?

100 grams Potato, 75 grams Cucumber, 10 grams Green Chilli, 8 grams Coriander Leaves, 120 grams Puffed Rice, 1.5 grams Red Chilli Powder, and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Jhalmuri?

No, it is cooked in an open pot.

How many calories are in Jhalmuri?

About 369 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Jhalmuri

Name: Jhalmuri
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 8 min
Total time: 23 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Indian, Bengali
Ingredients: 100 grams Potato, Boiled; 1 Onion, Finely Chopped; 75 grams Cucumber, Small Dice; 1 Tomato, Deseeded and Chopped; 10 grams Green Chilli, Finely Chopped; 8 grams Coriander Leaves, Chopped; 120 grams Puffed Rice; 3 tbsp Mustard Oil; 1 tbsp Lemon Juice; 2 tsp Chaat Masala Powder; 2 tsp Cumin Powder; 1.5 grams Red Chilli Powder; ¾ tsp Salt; 50 grams Peanuts, Roasted; 30 grams Sev

23 min
medium
Serves 4

Prep 15 min · Cook 8 min

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Also known as jhal muri, jhaal muri · Veg · Snacks & Starters

Snacks & Starters Vegan Dairy-free

Jhalmuri, a Bengali snack of puffed rice, potato, onion, cucumber, peanuts and sev with mustard oil and lemon. Medium-spicy, serves 4, about 25 minutes.

Good for: Party

Ingredients

15 items

4 people

Potato, Boiled100 grams
Onion, Finely Chopped1
Cucumber, Small Dice75 grams
Tomato, Deseeded and Chopped1
Green Chilli, Finely Chopped10 grams
Coriander Leaves, Chopped8 grams
Puffed Rice120 grams
Mustard Oil3 tbsp
Lemon Juice1 tbsp
Chaat Masala Powder2 tsp
Cumin Powder2 tsp
Red Chilli Powder1.5 grams
Salt¾ tsp
Peanuts, Roasted50 grams
Sev30 grams

Contains: groundnut, wheat.

Nutrition

Per 1 person, and for all 4 people. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

Nutrient	Per 1 person	All 4 people
Energy	369kcal	1476kcal
Protein	8.3g	33g
Carbohydrate	38g	153g
Fat	21g	85g
Fibre	4.3g	17g
Sugar	3.3g	13g

Method

1
Get the vegetables ready. Peel and dice the boiled potato. Peel and finely chop the onion; wash and dice the cucumber; wash, deseed and chop the tomato. Finely chop the green chillies and coriander leaves, then add all of them to a large bowl.
PotatoOnionCucumberTomatoGreen ChilliCoriander Leaves
2
Dry roast the puffed rice in a wide kadai on low flame for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring often until it feels crisp. Spread it on a separate plate and let it cool for about 5 minutes.
Puffed Rice
3
Mix the mustard oil, lemon juice, chaat masala, cumin powder, red chilli powder and salt in a small bowl for 1 minute. Stir until the salt is mixed well.
Mustard OilLemon JuiceChaat Masala PowderCumin PowderRed Chilli PowderSalt
4
Add the cooled puffed rice, roasted peanuts and sev to the vegetables. Pour the mustard oil mixture over them and mix gently for 1 to 2 minutes until everything is evenly coated.
PeanutsSev
5
Serve the jhalmuri at once. It is ready when the puffed rice is still crisp.

Before you start

How long does Jhalmuri take?: 23 minutes from start to finish. That is 15 minutes of preparation and 8 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Jhalmuri serve?: 4. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Jhalmuri vegetarian?: Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.
Is Jhalmuri spicy?: It is medium: 2 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.
What do I need to make Jhalmuri?: 100 grams Potato, 75 grams Cucumber, 10 grams Green Chilli, 8 grams Coriander Leaves, 120 grams Puffed Rice, 1.5 grams Red Chilli Powder, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Jhalmuri?: No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Jhalmuri?: About 369 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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