India is home for foodie. There are numerous varietybof street food readily available on the street of India. One of such popular evening snacks items that were very popular among the Indians were Bhunja. It comprises a healthy snack componenet for evening walkers. The shops are readily set up on the street and looks very attractive from far off.
Bhunja is popular because it's a flavorful, crunchy, and easily accessible street food. It is healthy as it is available in the roasted form. Bhunja is a roasted snack made from puffed rice flakes and poha chivda. Bhunja is often made with roasted rice, peanuts, spiced pulses, fried beans, coconut, spices, salt, and mustard. It is a popular evening snack in East India. these were served with green chillies and salt. People love to have them for munching. So while we have chips availvle, but there are larger section who loves to munch on these roasted bhunja.
Bhunja is deeply rooted in eastern india cuisine and is considered a staple snack, especially during evening hours. The shops used to he a temporary establishment, with all the items neatly displayed at the counter shelf. These were mostly kept in tin boxes to prevent any spoilage. There are variety of items on display and each of them appears attractive. They also have the mud furnace to roast all the item. These were genrslly roasted using white sand.
The furnace keeps on burning and the person in charge keeps roasting allnthe item. There are so manybitems that constitutes to bhunja. It simply means roasted. The shop, that I went by, has following items ;
These roasted items, were Bhunja can be customized with different vegetables like potatoes, onions, tomatoes, green chilies, and even sprouts, catering to diverse taste preferences. The mix of crispy puffed rice, crunchy vegetables, and a blend of spices creates a delightful textural contrast, while the tangy mustard oil adds a distinct flavor profile. It's a quick and easy snack option, perfect for a light meal or a quick bite on the go. As a street food, Bhunja is readily available at a very reasonable price, making it accessible to a wide range of people.
In all means it is pure and healthy snacks without any adultration far better than the packaged waffers and chips available these days. Me and many people simple enjoy them.
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