Bhel Puri – Indian Street Food
Main Ingredients
Step-by-Step Instructions
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Roast Puffed Rice
Place 6 cups of puffed rice in a pot over low heat. Roast whilst mixing continuously until it easily crumbles when pressed, ensuring it is crisp.
Combine Dry Ingredients
Transfer the roasted puffed rice to a large mixing bowl. Add ½ cup roasted and peeled peanuts, ½ cup boiled and chopped potatoes, ½ cup finely chopped tomatoes, ½ cup finely chopped onions, 2 tablespoons peeled and finely chopped raw mango, ½ teaspoon salt (or to taste), ¼ teaspoon red chilli powder (or to taste), ¼ cup peeled roasted chana (chickpea), 2 tablespoons masala chana (spicy fried split chickpea), 4 crushed papdi (flat puri), and ½ teaspoon chat masala (or to taste).
Mix Dry Ingredients
Mix all the dry ingredients well until thoroughly combined.
Add Chutneys and Fresh Ingredients
Add some spicy green chutney, some red garlic chutney, and some sweet tamarind (imli) chutney to taste. Sprinkle 2 tablespoons of nylon sev (thin sev), ¼ cup chopped cilantro (coriander), and 2 teaspoons of lemon juice (or to taste) over the mixture.
Final Mix and Serve
Mix everything well until all ingredients are evenly coated with the chutneys and spices. Serve the Bhel Puri immediately to enjoy its crispness.
Garnish and Enjoy
Serve a portion of the prepared Bhel Puri onto a plate. Garnish with some additional nylon sev, masala chana, raw mango, peeled roasted chana, peanuts, chopped cilantro, and a squeeze of fresh lemon juice. Add one papdi for decoration. Your delicious Bhel Puri is ready to enjoy!
Before You Cook
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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.
Variations
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- Add finely chopped cucumber for extra freshnessCustomise
- Include boiled black chickpeas (kala
Include boiled black chickpeas (kala chana) for added protein.
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Bhel Puri – Indian Street Food
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Indian · Street Food
Prep + Cook Time
20 Minutes
Difficulty Level
Easy
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