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Indian-mixture

Bombay mix
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Bombay mix
Alternative names Chanachur
Type Snack
Place of origin India
Region or state Indian subcontinent
Main ingredients Fried lentils, peanuts, chickpea flour noodles, vegetable oil, chickpeas, flaked rice, fried onion and curry leaves
 

Bombay mix is an Indian snack mix which consists of a variable mixture of spicy dried ingredients, such as fried lentils, peanuts, chickpea flour noodles (sev), corn, vegetable oil, chickpeas, flaked rice, fried onion and curry leaves. This is all flavoured with salt and a blend of spices that may include coriander and mustard seed.

In India, it is sometimes eaten as part of a meal; as a standalone snack, though, it is usually consumed with the hands.

The name "Bombay mix", referring to the city of Mumbai, is mainly used in the United Kingdom and Ireland. Names used in India for the mix include:

Alternative, regional versions include:


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