Spicy Jhalmuri is a popular and delicious street food

The dish looks like a spicy jhalmuri or spice-coated chira-muri. This popular roadside dish is made with a unique blend of taste, aroma and texture. The crispy muri is mixed with chopped onions, coriander leaves, green chillies, fried peanuts, chanachur, boiled chickpeas or potatoes. It is accompanied by mustard oil, lemon juice and a sprinkling of special spices—which gives the whole dish a tangy and satisfying taste.

The big attraction of this type of food is the instant preparation. The vendor sits in front of him and mixes all the ingredients together in a paper wrapper, resulting in a fresh taste in every bite. The balance of spiciness, sourness and saltiness gives the tongue a unique sensation. From a light hunger quencher to a companion for a chat—it is very popular in all cases.

Since it is inexpensive and easily available, everyone from students to working people like this food. It pairs well as an afternoon snack or as a travel companion. Although made with simple ingredients, it is extraordinary in terms of taste, which beautifully highlights our local street food tradition.