Indian Bhel Puri is a popular street food from India known for its delightful mix of textures and flavors. It combines puffed rice, sev (crispy chickpea noodles), potatoes, onions, and various chutneys to create a tangy, spicy, and crunchy snack. Perfect for a light meal or a party appetizer, this dish is quick to assemble and offers a tantalizing taste of Indian cuisine.
Appliances and Special Utensils
Mixing bowl
Knife
Cutting board
Serving plates or bowls
Measuring cups and spoons
Ingredients
4 cups puffed rice (murmura)
1 cup sev (crispy chickpea noodles)
2 medium potatoes, boiled, peeled, and diced
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1 medium tomato, finely chopped
1 green chili, finely chopped (optional)
1/4 cup tamarind chutney
1/4 cup green chutney (coriander and mint chutney)
1/2 teaspoon chaat masala
1/2 teaspoon roasted cumin powder
1/2 teaspoon red chili powder (optional)
Salt to taste
1/4 cup fresh coriander leaves, chopped
1 lemon, cut into wedges
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients: Ensure all the vegetables are finely chopped and the potatoes are boiled, peeled, and diced.
- Mix Base: In a large mixing bowl, combine the puffed rice and sev. Add the diced potatoes, chopped onions, tomatoes, and green chili, if using.
- Add Chutneys: Pour the tamarind chutney and green chutney over the mixture. Mix well to ensure all the ingredients are evenly coated with the chutneys.
- Season: Sprinkle the chaat masala, roasted cumin powder, and red chili powder (if using) over the mixture. Add salt to taste and mix thoroughly.
- Garnish: Add the chopped coriander leaves and gently toss the mixture.
- Serve: Divide the Bhel Puri into serving plates or bowls. Garnish with additional sev and a squeeze of lemon juice just before serving to maintain the crunchiness.
Enjoy your delicious and crunchy Indian Bhel Puri, a perfect blend of flavors and textures that will transport you straight to the streets of India!