Jhalmuri
ঝালমুড়ি
JAHL-moo-ree
A spicy puffed rice snack from Bengal.
Meaning & usage
Jhalmuri is a popular street food snack from Bengal, made with puffed rice mixed with spices, vegetables, and mustard oil. It's known for its spicy and tangy flavor, often enjoyed as a quick snack or appetizer. The name 'jhal' means spicy in Bengali, and 'muri' refers to puffed rice.
In a sentence
During our visit to Kolkata, we couldn't resist the tempting aroma of freshly made jhalmuri from the street vendors.
As seen in crosswords
Jhalmuri is a 8-letter answer. A typical clue:
“A spicy puffed rice snack from Bengal” (8)
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