Kolkata’s Street-Style Jhalmuri: A Quick Evening Snack To Enjoy At Home

By Shreya Sarpal

April 26, 2026

Jhalmuri hits fast, mustard oil sharpness, green chilli heat, and that unmistakable street-style crunch. It’s messy, loud, and addictive, the kind of snack where every bite tastes slightly different and somehow better.

Ingredients

2 cups puffed rice 1 small finely chopped onion 1 small chopped tomato 2 tbsp roasted peanuts 1 tbsp mustard oil 1 tbsp green chutney 1 tsp red chilli powder 1/2 tsp chaat masala Salt to taste 1 tbsp chopped coriander leaves 1 tbsp lemon juice

Step 1

Take puffed rice in a large mixing bowl.

Step 2

Add onion, tomato, peanuts, and coriander.

Step 3

Pour mustard oil and green chutney over the mixture.

Step 4

Add spices, salt, and lemon juice, then mix quickly.

Step 5

Serve immediately before it loses crunch.