Bhelpuri and Jhalmuri: Taste is same but style is different, know what is the difference between these famous street foods of Mumbai and Bengal.

News India Live, Digital Desk: Be it a light hunger in the evening or a desire to eat spicy food, when the name of street food is mentioned in India, the first names that come to mind are Bhelpuri and Jhalmuri. Visually, both of them look quite similar because the main base of both is ‘Puffed Rice’. But in terms of taste, method of preparation and spices, there is a huge difference between Bhelpuri of Mumbai and Jhalmuri of Bengal. Let us know the interesting difference between these two.1. Pride of Mumbai: Bhelpuri Bhelpuri is the identity of Chowpatty of Mumbai. It is sweet, spicy and sour in taste. Magic of chutneys: The soul of Bhelpuri is its three chutneys – sweet tamarind chutney, spicy green chilli-coriander chutney and red garlic chutney. Ingredients: In this, finely chopped onion, tomato, boiled potatoes, lots of finely chopped ‘nylon sev’ and papdi are used along with puffed rice. Style: While serving it on top Green coriander and lemon juice are added. Its texture is slightly moist due to the chutneys.2. Life of Bengal: Jhalmuri Originating from the streets of Kolkata, Jhalmuri is famous for its pungent & spicy aroma. Mustard Oil: The real taste of Jhalmuri comes from ‘raw mustard oil’. Chutneys are not used in this, rather a special mixture of spices is added. Ingredients: It consists of roasted gram, peanuts, finely chopped coconut, boiled potatoes, onions and ‘chanachur’ (spicy namkeen) mixed with puffed rice. Style: It is often served in a paper thonga. Its taste is quite dry and crisp, with the pungent aroma of mustard oil reaching the nose. Main Difference: At a Glance Specialty Bhelpuri (Jhalmuri) Taste: Sweet and spicy Peanuts. TextureLight wet and spicy. Dry and crisp. Region Maharashtra (Mumbai). West Bengal (Kolkata). Which is more healthy? If seen from health point of view, Jhalmudi is often considered better because sweet chutneys containing sugar are not used in it and ingredients like coconut and gram in it increase nutrition. However, both street foods are great choices for occasional meals because of the oil and spices.