jannababe
Culinary Explorer
I made Bhel Puri recently, and let me tell you—this crunchy, tangy, and spicy Indian street food snack is irresistible!
It’s a quick and easy mix of puffed rice, veggies, chutneys, and crispy sev, making every bite a burst of flavors and textures. Perfect for a light snack or a party appetizer!
Ingredients:
For the Bhel Mix:
- 2 cups puffed rice (murmura)
- ½ cup sev (thin crispy chickpea noodles)
- ½ cup papdi (crushed, optional)
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1 small tomato, finely chopped
- 1 small boiled potato, diced
- 2 tablespoons raw mango, finely chopped (optional)
- 2 tablespoons coriander leaves, chopped
For the Chutneys:
- 2 tablespoons tamarind chutney
- 1 tablespoon green chutney (mint-coriander chutney)
- 1 teaspoon red garlic chutney (optional, for extra spice)
Seasoning:
- ½ teaspoon chaat masala
- ½ teaspoon roasted cumin powder
- ½ teaspoon red chili powder (optional)
- ½ teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions:
1. Prep the Ingredients:Chop the onions, tomatoes, potatoes, and coriander leaves. Keep the chutneys and seasonings ready.
2. Mix the Dry Ingredients:
In a large bowl, add puffed rice, sev, and crushed papdi.
3. Add the Fresh Ingredients:
Toss in onions, tomatoes, boiled potatoes, and raw mango.
4. Add the Chutneys & Spices:
Drizzle tamarind chutney, green chutney, and garlic chutney over the mix. Sprinkle chaat masala, cumin powder, red chili powder, salt, and lemon juice.
5. Mix & Serve Immediately!
Toss everything together quickly so the puffed rice stays crispy. Garnish with more sev and coriander. Serve in bowls or on a plate—eat immediately for the best crunch!
Conclusion:
Bhel Puri is light, refreshing, and packed with bold flavors—sweet, spicy, tangy, and crunchy all at once! It’s one of those snacks that you just can’t stop eating.
If you love Indian street food, this is a must-try!
