Jhal Muri, Spicy puffed rice

JHAL MURI / SPICY PUFFED RICE

Cooking Time: 10-15 minutes                                                         Serves: 2-3 

INGREDIENTS:

1. Puffed Rice / Murmura / Muri
2. Boiled Potatoes cut into cubes
3. Chopped Cucumber (Khira)
4. Finely Chopped Onion
5. Soaked Gram Seeds / Chola
6. Chopped Tomatoes
7. Chopped Coriander Leaves
8. Bhujiya / Jhuri Bhaja
9. Chopped Fresh Coconut
10. Chopped Green Chili
11. Lemon Juice
12. Roasted Peanuts
13. Roasted Jeera (Cumin) Powder
14. Roasted Dhania (Coriander) Powder
15. Chaat Masala
16. Black Pepper Powder
17. Mustard Oil

METHOD:

1. In a large mixing bowl add 2 tablespoons each of boiled potatoes, chopped cucumber , chopped onion, soaked gram seeds, chopped tomatoes, chopped fresh coconut, 1 tablespoon of chopped coriander leaves, chopped green chili (as per your taste), 2 tablespoons of roasted peanuts. 
2. To this add 1 tablespoon of lemon juice. 
3. Next add 1 teaspoon each of  roasted jeera (cumin) powder, roasted dhania (coriander) powder, chaat masala, black pepper powder. 
4. Mix everything until well combined.
5. To this add the half cup of bhujiya (jhuri bhaja), 2 cups of  puffed Rice / murmura / muri and 2 teaspoons of mustard oil.
6. Finally mix all the ingredients really well and serve immediately.

NOTE: 

1. Jhal Muri is a very popular street food in Kolkata and also found in different parts of India. It is a very famous vegetarian light snack that is usually eaten at supper.
2. Make sure you add lots of potatoes, cucumber, tomatoes and coconut. 
3. All the above mentioned spices gives it its unique spicy and tangy flavor. 
4. Mustard oil is a must because it adds a typical bengali flavor to the recipe.
5. However, serve immediately as the puffed rice tends to get soggy.