Jhal Muri (Bengali Spiced Puffed Rice Snack)
Crunchy puffed rice tossed with onion, cucumber, tomato, chilli, lime and a splash of mustard oil. Ready in ten minutes.
- Time10 min
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £1.00 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Estimated nutrition per serving
- 405kcal
- 56gcarbs
- 7gof which sugars
- 16gfat
- 4.7gsaturates
- 9.1gprotein
- 6.9gfibre
- 1.6gsalt
A rough estimate worked out from the ingredients, for the serving size above. It is a guide only and not medical advice. If you count carbs or manage diabetes, check with your own tools and your care team.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Put the onion, tomato, cucumber, green chillies, coriander and roasted chickpeas in a large bowl.
- 2
Add the mustard oil, lime juice, cumin, chilli powder and black salt. Mix well.
- 3
Tip in the puffed rice and toss quickly with a spoon until every piece is coated.
- 4
Taste and add more lime, salt or chilli. Eat straight away, before the puffed rice softens, from a paper cone or a bowl.
Double check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.
