Jhalmuri Stall, Saidpur

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Today, I’m going to share about a very popular street food stall in Saidpur, it's a well-known spicy puffed rice (Jhalmuri) shop. This small but famous stall is located right in front of Saidpur Plaza, one of the busiest shopping centers in the city. This shop is open almost every day.

A street food vendor in Saidpur. This man was selling spicy puffed rice, which is very popular in our country

I’ve tried their spicy puffed rice several times, and honestly, the taste is just amazing. The shop usually opens in the late afternoon and continues until evening. The location is always crowded with people since shoppers from Saidpur Plaza often stop by to enjoy a cup of delicious Jhalmuri before or after shopping.

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Ingredients & Preparation

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I really enjoy watching the live process of making jhalmuri. It’s quite fun to see how the seller mixes everything so fast. Some vendors sell ready-made jhalmuri stored in containers, but honestly, that doesn’t taste as good.

When he was mixing the ingredients to make spicy puffed rice

The seller of this stall always prefers to make fresh jhalmuri right in front of the customers. His main ingredients include chanachur, roasted chickpeas, puffed rice, split chickpeas, mustard oil, peanuts, chickpeas, kurthi kalai, onion, chili, lemon, and salt.

Chanachur and other ingredients to make spicy puffed rice. The shopkeeper has this item in large quantity

Whenever a customer orders, he takes all the ingredients and spices in a big red plastic mug and mixes them quickly and skillfully. I find his mixing style quite fascinating to watch. He always prepares just the amount requested by the customer, the minimum price starts from only 10 BDT.

Split chickpeas

Puffed rice

Roasted chickpeas

Another type of Chanachur (mixed snacks)

As he mixes everything together, the mustard oil, spices, and crunchy ingredients, a mouthwatering aroma spreads around the stall, instantly tempting everyone nearby to grab a pack.

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Taste & Flavor

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In my area, I’ve tried jhalmuri from several stalls, but many of them make it too soggy after mixing with oil and spices. The texture becomes a bit damp, and sometimes the taste feels heavy due to excess oil.

Container of peanuts and a bottle filled with mustard oil

But this stall’s jhalmuri was completely different, it was spicy, tangy, and perfectly crispy. The mix of lemon juice and green chili creates an amazing flavor that really wakes up your taste buds.

Kurthi kalai

What I liked most is that the jhalmuri here isn’t oily at all. The seller uses just the right balance of salt, oil, and spices. Since there’s a generous amount of chanachur added, it feels extra crunchy, and every bite gives a magical combination of chanachur, peanuts, and split chickpeas with a hint of spice truly mouthwatering.

chickpeas

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Seller’s Behavior

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I really liked the behavior of the seller. He was friendly and very quick at serving customers. What I noticed is that he uses a relatively small amount of puffed rice compared to the other ingredients. This means the main attraction of his jhalmuri is not just the rice itself, but the perfect mix of all the ingredients that makes it flavorful and balanced.

Another view of the street food shop

His stall is quite small, yet he manages everything efficiently. When I was taking photos and short video clips, he didn’t seem bothered at all. Instead, he smiled and continued preparing jhalmuri as usual. His calm and positive attitude made my experience even better.

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Final Thoughts

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In my opinion, jhalmuri is one of the most loved snacks for anyone who enjoys street food. That’s why you’ll always find a crowd around any jhalmuri stall, whether it’s by the roadside, near a shopping mall, or at a busy street corner.

All ingredients in one frame

For people visiting Saidpur Plaza or just walking nearby, this little street food stall offers a perfect taste of local flavor. Holding a small paper packet of spicy jhalmuri and enjoying it with friends during an evening chat, it’s a simple yet joyful part of city life, filled with taste, laughter, and a touch of nostalgia.

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A video of the stall