Bhel Puri Recipe

Bhel Puri Recipe: A Quick and Easy Snack with a Crunchy Twist

Bhel Puri is a popular Indian snack made with puffed rice, vegetables, and a tangy sauce. It is a delicious and satisfying snack that is also very easy to make.

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Ingredients:

• 2 cups puffed rice
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 1/2 cup chopped tomato
• 1/4 cup chopped green pepper
• 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
• 1 tablespoon tamarind chutney
• 1 tablespoon green chutney
• 1 teaspoon chaat masala
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons sev (fried noodles)

Instructions:

1. In a large bowl, combine the puffed rice, onion, tomato, green pepper, cilantro, tamarind chutney, green chutney, chaat masala, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
2. Add the sev and mix gently.
3. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Tips:

• For a more flavorful bhel puri, you can marinate the vegetables in the tamarind and green chutney for 30 minutes before assembling.
• You can also add other vegetables to your bhel puri, such as boiled potatoes, carrots, or cucumbers.
• If you don't have tamarind chutney or green chutney, you can substitute them with ketchup or chutney of your choice.
• Bhel puri is best served immediately, but you can store it in the refrigerator for up to 2 hours.

Variations:

• Chilli Bhel Puri: Add a chopped green chili to the bhel puri for an extra kick.
• Sev Puri: Top the bhel puri with a dollop of sev puri chaat, which is a sweet and tangy chutney made with sev, yogurt, and tamarind chutney.
• Dahi Puri: Serve the bhel puri with a side of dahi, which is yogurt.

Enjoy!

Bhel puri is a delicious and versatile snack that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. It is a great snack to serve at parties or picnics, or to simply enjoy as a light meal.