From Shillong, With Love! This Aloo Muri Recipe By Chef Nambie Is A Tangy Hug In A Bowl

If bhel puri had a bolder, moodier cousin from the hills, then Shillong’s Aloo Muri would be it. There’s street food, and then there’s this bold-flavoured yet simple street food from Meghalaya. It may look humble, but it’s something kids in Shillong have grown up eating after school, something locals still buy wrapped in newspaper cones for ten bucks. And now, it’s what Chef Nambie Jessica Marak (@masterchefnambiemarak) casually tossed together in an Instagram reel that’s making foodies across the internet salivate.

The Classic Aloo Muri

 

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Aloo Muri is not your basic Bombay bhel. It’s funkier, with touches of mustard oil. There’s a zesty lemon punch and a fiery black masala that feels like Shillong in a spoon. People debate their favourite vendors, the same way Delhi argues about chhole bhature, and that’s how deep the connection to this snack runs.

Did you know that Bihari migrants are believed to have introduced the famous Aloo Muri snack? Shillong, true to its character, took the humble dish, remixed it, and infused it with a distinct Northeast soul. Today, Aloo Muri is as local as it gets. You’ll find tiny stalls selling it from 6 AM, especially around schools and markets. Some folks even throw in Wai Wai noodles or boiled eggs. It’s one of those snacks that you don’t just eat it, you remember it forever. 

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Shillong-Special Recipe

Now, if you’re eager to try this snack as well, then here is a breakdown of Chef Nambie Jessica Marak’s recipe.

Ingredients: 

• Boiled potatoes 
• Muri 
• Onion  
• Green chilli 
• Coriander 
• Mustard oil 
• Tamarind water 
• Red chilli powder
  
• Roasted cumin powder
  
• Black salt
  
• Lemon juice 

Recipe: 

1. Boil the potatoes until they are tender
2. In a large bowl, add potatoes and puffed rice. 
3. Throw in chopped onion, raw papaya, green chillis, and coriander. 
4. Sprinkle black salt, red chilli powder and roasted cumin powder. 
5. Add some lemon juice for a zesty kick. 
6. Add the mustard oil as the earthy flavour.
7. Mix everything together well. 

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Don’t let it sit. Aloo Muri is a dish with a very short temper. Mix it and eat it immediately. If you wait, the muri gets soggy, and you end up missing the magic window.

So hit the kitchen, use the ingredients in the right order and trust your hand with the masalas. You’ll know when it tastes right! 

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