"Ye wala chahiye..." PM Narendra Modi eats this street food with NDA leaders

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is known for playful interactions with fellow party leaders. On Wednesday evening, he shared a reel on Instagram, where he can be seen enjoying a popular street food with fellow NDA leaders at the NDA meeting. Scroll down to read the details.In the reel shared on Instagram he can be seen instructing a party worker to serve him the famous street food-Jhal Muri. With a bright smile he says in the video, "Ye wala chahiye." The party member can be seen mixing chopped raw onion into a small bowl of jhal muri, while a big bowl mixed with all the dry ingredients can be seen in the video as well. This is not for the first time when PM Modi is seen enjoying the popular street food of Bengal.On April 19, he paused between rallies in West Bengal to try Jhalmuri too and the reel went viral in no time. In the clip, he was seen asking the shopkeeper to make the snack. He says, "Bhai hamein apna jhalmuri khilao." He further adds, "Kitne ka hota hai apka acha wala jhalmuri." To which the seller replies, "10 ka 20 ka, bus yehi." PM Modi smiles and replies, "Jo bhi hai bana do." When he offered to pay, the vendor initially declined before accepting the money after insistence. And on a candid note, when the vendor asked whether to add onion or not, PM replied, "Haan khate hain, bus dimag nahi khate." Jhalmuri is a popular snack from India (popular in Bengal, Bihar, and Jharkhand) and is prepared by simply tossing the selected ingredients together. A simple translation of the name reveals what it’s all about; jahl means spicy, and muri stands for puffed rice, which is also the main ingredient of the dish, Taste Atlas states. The key ingredient of this street snack is muri or puffed rice, which is mixed in a deep bowl along with roasted peanuts, tomatoes, potatoes, cucumbers, sliced onions, and various spices such as chaat masala and cumin powder. It offers a unique kick to the palate, which comes from raw mustard oil, which is added to mix the spices well with puffed rice. This savory snack comes packaged in a thonga—a paper cone, and it can usually be purchased at various street food stalls. Use of lemon juice, chaat masala, achar masala, green chili, and more offers a true burst of flavour that complements the crunchiness of puffed rice and makes it a comforting snack.This no-cook snack is very light and can be digested easily. Also, ingredients like puffed rice, peanuts, and chana make it quite satisfying and boost gut health.It is low in calories and fat. Also, puffed rice is light on the stomach and easy to digest, which makes Jhalmuri a good snack option for all age groups, including those who prefer lighter meals. According to celebrity nutritionist Rujuta Diwekar, it makes for a great evening snack for weight management.In the present time, when a sandwich or pakoda costs at least Rs 50-60 per plate, Jhalmuri is still available for Rs 10-20 in local markets in many states.One thing that makes this street food truly special is the use of raw mustard oil, which adds a pungent, earthy aroma unique to Bengali cuisine Ingredients: 1 cup puffed rice, 1 onion, 1 tomato, 1 green chilli, 4 tbsp sev, 1 tsp achar masala, 1 tbsp coriander leaves, 1 tbsp roasted chana, 2 tbsp roasted peanuts, salt to taste, black pepper to taste, 1 tsp chaat masala, 1 tbsp raw mustard oil, 1 tsp lemon juice Method: Chop the veggies and set them aside. Take a deep mixing bowl, combine all the ingredients and mix well until combined well. Serve fresh. Images Courtesy: istock