Bhel Puri – Indian Street Food

Step 1: 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.

Step 2: 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).

Step 3: Mix Dry Ingredients

Mix all the dry ingredients well until thoroughly combined.

Step 4: 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.

Step 5: 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.

Step 6: 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!

• Serve immediately after mixing to maintain crispness of the puffed rice.

• Adjust the quantities of chutneys and spices to suit your taste preference.

• Add finely chopped cucumber for extra freshness.

• Include boiled black chickpeas (kala chana) for added protein.