The Mystic India (2010): Jhalmuri on Beach

As the final moments nearing and I tucked myself in rucksack, there’s something missin’ for the final fantasy. The roaring tides crackles on the shore while the wayward breeze rustle through my hair; and suddenly I spotted him with big basket. The Jhalmuri wala. Ah, the delight!

It’s simple, lip smacking, and heavenly salivating refresher. Exaggerating…nah! Ask any Bengali brethren and they would describe the magical taste still lingering at the tip - never to forget. To start:

• Add puffed rice, hard green grams, sprouted beans, roasted peanuts, finely chopped onions, green chilies (as many as you could), cumin powder, aamchoor powder, and red pickle in a large salad bowl.
• Sprinkle mustard oil and salt and toss nicely till all mixed appropriately. 
• For optional choices, add grated coconut and chanachur.

O! don’t forget the hot cup of sweet milky tea and gossips to add-on, Nothing could have made vacation in Puri – a perfect memorabilia – without the jhalmuri. Now lemma munch and listen to the blowing conch shell on the seashore.