Bhel Puri
Summary
- Bhel Puri is a popular Indian savory snack made with puffed rice, vegetables, and a tangy tamarind sauce. It's a light, refreshing, and flavorful street food that's quick and easy to prepare.
All Ingredients - Main Ingredients
- Puffed Rice (Murmura / Mamra / Kurmura) 6 cups
- Peanuts (Moongphali / Sengdane) - roasted & peeled 1/2 cup + some more
- Boiled Potatoes - peeled & chopped 1/2 cup
- Tomatoes - finely chopped 1/2 cup
- Onions - finely chopped 1/2 cup
- Papdi / Flat Puri - crushed 4 + some more
- Salt (or to taste) 1/2 tsp
- Nylon Sev / Thin Sev 2 tbsp + some more
- Peeled Roasted Chana (Chickpea) 1/4 cup + some more
- Masala Chana (Spicy Fried Split Chickpea) 2 tbsp + some more
- Raw Mango (Kachchi Kairi) - peeled & finely chopped 2 tbsp + some more
- Chat Masala (or to taste) 1/2 tsp
- Spicy Green Chutney (to taste) Some
- Red Garlic Chutney (to taste) Some
- Sweet Tamarind (Imli) Chutney (to taste) Some
- Red Chilli Powder (or to taste) 1/4 tsp
- Cilantro (Coriander) - chopped 1/4 cup + some more
- Lemon juice (or to taste) 2 tsp + some more
Tools You'll Need
- Pot
- Mixing bowl
Don't have an ingredient? Try these swaps
No Onion?
- 1 tbsp onion powder (per medium onion)
- 3 tbsp dried minced onion
- Shallots or leeks (1:1)
No Garlic (fresh)?
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder (per clove)
- 1/2 tsp garlic granules (per clove)
No Tamarind paste?
- 1 tbsp lime juice + 1 tbsp brown sugar (per 1 tbsp paste)
- Pomegranate molasses (1:1)
No Cilantro?
- Flat-leaf parsley (1:1, milder)
- Fresh mint (in chutneys, salads)
No Lemon juice?
- Lime juice (1:1)
- 1/2 the amount white vinegar — In dressings, savory dishes.
⚠ Contains Allergens
Step-by-Step Instructions
Step 1: Roast Puffed Rice
Add 6 cups of puffed rice to a pot on low heat. Roast whilst mixing continuously until it easily crumbles when pressed, ensuring it becomes crispy.
Step 2: Combine Dry Ingredients
Transfer the roasted puffed rice to a large mixing bowl. Add 1/2 cup roasted and peeled peanuts, 1/2 cup boiled, peeled, and chopped potatoes, 1/2 cup finely chopped tomatoes, 1/2 cup finely chopped onions, 2 tablespoons peeled and finely chopped raw mango, 1/2 teaspoon salt (or to taste), 1/4 teaspoon red chili powder (or to taste), 1/4 cup peeled roasted chana (chickpea), 2 tablespoons masala chana (spicy fried split chickpea), and 4 crushed papdi/flat puri.
Step 3: Mix Well
Mix all the ingredients thoroughly until well combined.
Step 4: Add Chutneys and Garnish
Add some spicy green chutney (to taste), some red garlic chutney (to taste), and some sweet tamarind (imli) chutney (to taste) to the mixture. Then add 2 tablespoons of nylon sev/thin sev, 1/4 cup chopped cilantro, and 2 teaspoons lemon juice (or to taste).
Step 5: Final Mix and Serve
Mix everything well until all ingredients are evenly coated with the chutneys. Serve immediately to maintain crispiness. Garnish with some nylon sev, masala chana, peeled roasted chana, raw mango pieces, roasted peanuts, cilantro, a squeeze of lemon juice, and one papdi/flat puri.
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