What is jhalmuri?

Jhal muri is a spicy puffed rice snack that is loved by everyone. Bhel puri & churumuri are 2 other popular variations of Jhalmuri. Puffed rice is known by different names in India.

What is Jhal Muri and how is it made?

Jhal Muri is a variation to Bhelpuri or Masala Pori, other popular puffed rice based chaat recipes. My first trial of this most amazing dish was at a newly opened chaat joint in our area a few years ago. Not really sure what to expect, I ordered Jhaal Muri instead of my usual Bhel Puri.

What is jhalmuri (puffed rice)?

Jhal muri is a spicy puffed rice snack that is loved by everyone. Bhel puri & churumuri are 2 other popular variations of Jhalmuri. Puffed rice is known by different names in India. Muri, murmura, maramara, pori and kurmura are some of the names. It is a grain that is made by puffing rice. It is mostly used to make snack foods.

What is Jhal Muri (Thonga)?

You’ll find people flocking to the nearest cart to get their hands on a cone (Thonga) full of this delicious snack. Jhal Muri also called Jhaal Muri, Masala Muri or Jhal Mudi is very similar to our good old Bhel Puri, but is very unique in terms of its taste.

How to make Jhal Muri?

How to make jhal muri To a mixing bowl add tomatoes, cucumber, onions, potatoes, coriander leaves and green chilies. Add salt,red chili powder, cumin powder and chaat masala. Squeeze the lemon. Give them a good stir. Add peanuts and puffed rice. Toss them all. You can add some more puffed rice if the mixture is moist. Serve jhal muri immediately.

How many calories are there in jhalmuri?

One serving of Jhalmuri has approx 200 Kcal. Since it is not deep fried and contains mostly good ingredients it has very fewer calories per serving. Puffed Rice – This is also known by the name of Puffed Rice, Muri, Marmara, Pori, Kurmura, or Murmura, which is used by every Indian household for making different types of recipes.