In Bangladesh, the marriage of spice and puffed rice gives birth to the beloved street snack known as jhal muri—an iconic treat reminiscent of fiery popcorn. It's a quintessential part of South Asian ...

Some days ago, a video featuring a street vendor making "Rajnikanth-style dosas" went viral on Instagram. His speed in preparing this beloved dish is what led to the nickname comparing him to the ...

A Bangladeshi vendor's distinctive style of making jhal muri - which he mixes in an old paint bucket - has grabbed many eyeballs online. The Bengali word 'jhal' means spicy (hot) and 'muri' means ...

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Meet Angus Deenon, a British man who visited Kolkata years ago and fell in love with its famous street food. He happened to taste Jhal Muri, a type of Bhel, when he once visited India and walked ...

Like many Bangladeshis, Saif Abdullah and Rafi Islam were raised on two street food snacks called "fuchka" — a crunchy shell filled with yellow peas and spices — and "jhal muri" — puffed rice mixed ...

Combining two of Bangladesh's greatest loves – rice and spice – jhal muri is a pungent snack prepared with drama by street-side vendors with cult followings. For cookbook author Saira Hamilton, a ...

Welcome to the gastronomical wonderland that is Kolkata’s street food! A city steeped in rich history, culture, and tradition; Kolkata has a unique charm that extends to its culinary delights as well.

Tea-time snack Jhal Muri is easy to rustle up and is a healthy alternative to any store-bought snack. Bethica Das's version makes use of a seasoning of grated fresh coconut and a sprinkling of bhujia ...

Notwithstanding the citation from their company's website, self-proclaimed “Dishoomwallahs,” Shamil and Kavi Thakrar admit that their title is a reference to their having conceptualised Dishoom, a ...

When we talk about Indian snacks, mention of Jhal Muri becomes imperative. Made with puffed rice (muri), Jhal Muri or spicy puffed rice is ruled by the streets of Kolkata for decades. While the origin ...