Muri Recipe
Indian (Bengali) · Snack · 10 min total
Muri is a classic Bengali street food snack made with puffed rice, vegetables, and a tangy tamarind dressing. This quick and easy recipe brings the authentic flavors of Kolkata to your home.
10
min prep
min prep
2
servings
servings
180
kcal/serving
kcal/serving
Ingredients
- 2 cups puffed rice (muri)
- 1/2 cup finely chopped onion
- 1/2 cup finely chopped tomato
- 1/4 cup finely chopped cucumber
- 1/4 cup boiled and cubed potato
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 tablespoon tamarind paste
- 1 teaspoon roasted cumin powder
- 1/2 teaspoon red chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon chaat masala
- Salt to taste
- 1 tablespoon mustard oil (optional)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine puffed rice, onion, tomato, cucumber, potato, and cilantro.
- In a small bowl, mix tamarind paste with 2 tablespoons water to make a thin paste.
- Add the tamarind paste, cumin powder, chili powder, chaat masala, and salt to the puffed rice mixture. Toss well to combine.
- If using, drizzle mustard oil over the mixture and toss again.
- Serve immediately, garnished with extra cilantro if desired.
Tips
- For best texture, serve muri immediately after mixing to keep the puffed rice crunchy.
- You can add roasted peanuts or sev for extra crunch.
- Adjust spices according to your taste preference.
- Mustard oil adds an authentic Bengali flavor; substitute with vegetable oil if unavailable.
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