Bhel Puri Recipe

Bhel Puri is a popular Indian street food snack known for its delightful mix of textures and flavors. Made with puffed rice, sev, papdi, and a medley of fresh vegetables, it's tossed with tangy tamarind and spicy green chutneys, and finished with a squeeze of lemon juice. This quick and easy snack offers a perfect balance of sweet, spicy, and tangy notes, making it a favorite among street food lovers.

Ingredients:

- Puffed rice (murmura): 4 cups

- Sev (crispy chickpea noodles): 1 cup

- Papdi (crispy flat puris): 1 cup, crushed

- Boiled potatoes: 2 medium, peeled and diced

- Onion: 1 large, finely chopped

- Tomato: 1 large, finely chopped

- Fresh coriander leaves: 2 tablespoons, chopped

- Green chilies: 2, finely chopped (optional)

- Roasted peanuts: 1/2 cup

- Green chutney: 1/2 cup

- Tamarind chutney: 1/2 cup

- Lemon juice: 1-2 tablespoons

- Chaat masala: 1 teaspoon

- Salt: to taste

1. Prepare the Ingredients:

   - Boil, peel, and dice the potatoes.

   - Finely chop the onions, tomatoes, green chilies, and coriander leaves.

   - Crush the papdi into bite-sized pieces.

2. Mix the Ingredients:

   - In a large mixing bowl, combine the puffed rice, sev, crushed papdi, diced potatoes, chopped onions, tomatoes, green chilies (if using), and roasted peanuts.

3. Add Chutneys:

   - Add the green chutney and tamarind chutney to the mixture. Adjust the quantity according to your taste preference.

4. Season and Toss:

   - Sprinkle chaat masala and salt over the mixture.

   - Add lemon juice for a tangy flavor.

   - Toss everything well to combine, ensuring the chutneys and spices coat all the ingredients evenly.

5. Garnish and Serve:

   - Garnish with fresh coriander leaves.

   - Serve the bhel puri immediately to enjoy its crispiness.

Bhel Puri is a flavorful and crunchy snack that is quick to prepare and perfect for any time of the day. Enjoy!