Bombay mix

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Bombay mix
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A bowl of bombay mix
Alternative namesDalmut, Chanachur
Type Snack
Place of originIndia
Region or state Bombay
Associated cuisine Indian

Bombay mix is an Indian snack mix which consists of a variable mixture of spicy dried ingredients, such as sev, fried lentils, peanuts, chickpeas, chickpea flour ganthiya, corn, vegetable oil, puffed rice, fried onion and curry leaves. [1] This is all flavored with salt and a blend of spices that may include coriander and mustard seeds. It is part of a category of snack food called Farsan.

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