Jhal Muri.

I don't really like boring snacks, because I'm awesome. Potato chips don't cut it for me, and beef jerky has been out of the question since the day I was born. I dusted off my television set and found myself watching the Food Network, and saw a terribly colourful, lovely looking snack a fella in England was making. He was a street food vendor and had a big rad VW van, and the coolest accent to match. This is my take on Jhal Muri, with the original recipe right here!

1 cup puffed rice (Muri)
1/4 cup chickpea flour noodles (Sev)
1/3 cup crushed, toasted nuts - I used peanuts and cashews
1/4 cup fried green lentils
1/2 tomato, chopped
1/2 cup cucumber, chopped1 tablespoon fresh ginger root, chopped
3 tbsp. toasted coconut
1 small shallot, chopped
Fresh cilantro, chopped
3 tablespoon tamarind sauce
2 teaspoons fresh lime juice
1 teaspoon mustard oil


Mix all dry ingredients. Mix together your liquid ingredients and drizzle or stir into dry mix.
If your city has an East Indian grocery store, GO THERE!
In Winnipeg, I'm lucky to be shopping at..
India Spice (website) on 1875 Pembina Highway
Dino's Grocery Mart (website) on 460 Notre Dame