Bombay mix is an Indian snack mix of spicy dried ingredients, such as sev, fried lentils, peanuts, chickpeas, chickpea flour ganthiya, corn, vegetable oil, puffed rice, fried onion and curry leaves. This is seasoned with salt and spices that may include coriander and mustard seeds. Whilst ingredients vary per region and household, each variety seeks a combination of crunchy ingredients. It is part of a category of snack food called Farsan.

Alternative, regional versions include:

The wide range of names used for Bombay mix reflects patterns of migration, local language use, and retail branding rather than strict differences in ingredients or preparation. In many regions outside India, similar savoury snack mixes are marketed under names that are more familiar to local consumers or aligned with established regional snack categories.

As a result, closely related mixes may be identified by different names in different countries, even when the underlying composition remains broadly comparable. This has contributed to the snack being perceived as distinct regional products despite sharing a common culinary origin.

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