Bhel puri is a popular Indian snack item. Bhel puri is considered a delicious expression of Indian cuisine all over the world. Bhel puri is low fat, full of zing and nutritious snack food. It is now being assembled in a variety of ways by modern housewives to satisfy the appetites children and adults. However, bhel puri should be mixed just before eating to prevent sogginess in its puffed rice. Bhel puri is a ubiquitous street presence in Mumbai, the commercial capital of India.

BHEL PURI RECIPE

Ingredients

Will serve 3 to 4 people
Puffed rice – 3 cups
Boiled potatoes – 2 (peeled and cut in small 1’ pcs)
Chopped tomato – 1
Onion – 1 large (finely chopped)
Green chilies – 2 (finely chopped)
Tamarind chutney – tsps
Mint coriander chutney – 1 tsp
Garlic chili chutney – 1 tsp
Coarsely crushed papdi – 1 handful (a biscuit like snack made from flour)
Barik sev – 1 cup (vermicelli type snack made from gram flour)
Chopped coriander leaves – 1/ 2cup

Preparation

Puffed rice (mudi), papadi and barik sev are all commonly available in Indian shops. Mix the puffed rice, potato, tomato, coriander and green chilies nicely in a large bowl.

Add the tamarind chutney, garlic chili chutney and mint coriander chutney according to taste preferences.

Garnish well with lots of sev and papdi. Serve and eat immediately to retain the crispness.

Kind courtesy : Indian child