Bhel Puri is a popular street side food from India. Made using puffed rice and an amalgamation of spices and chutneys, it is a treat to the taste buds. Here is a simple step by step recipe of how to make Bhel Puri at home.
What is Bhel Puri?
Bhel Puri is a popular street side food from India. Made using puffed rice and an amalgamation of spices and chutneys, it is a treat to the taste buds.
Indian cuisine is known for its rice, gravy dishes and the versatile blend of many spices. Another thing our cuisine is also famous for are the chaats or munchies.
Unlike pastries and other snacks which are famous in other parts of the world, chaats are a colorful and tasty mix of dry and wet ingredients that are not just yummy, but make you feel all satiated for hours.
Be it Papdi Chaat, Dahi Puri, Aloo Chaat or Pani Puri or Bhel Puri, chaats win our hearts by their tasty tickles!
Bhel Puri is one of the most loved chaat served all over India. Although the ingredients and preparation may vary a bit, it has this authentic taste and tang that is very addictive.
Bhel Puri is also my personal favorite, and rather than buying it off the street carts (which is an experience in itself), I thought of preparing it at home for the family, which also makes it more hygienic.
Bhel Puri can be made in two ways – Dry and Wet. In dry Bhel Puri, chutneys are not added while in wet version, chutneys are added and are mixed very quickly with rest of the ingredients before serving.
Ingredients of Bhel Puri Chaat
Bhel Puri comprises puffed rice as the base, mixed with raw tomato, onion, boiled potatoes, coriander and a mix of dry spices such as mango powder and chilli powder. Tamarind chutney adds that mild sweetish tang and the coriander chutney gives a spicy kick.
You can also add chopped raw mangoes when they are in season for a nice crunch and tang.
Whenever one feels like eating something light for supper, you could easily prepare Bhel Puri within no time and serve it with evening tea.
There are several other chaat recipes that you can try which are equally delicious, but trust me, nothing can overtake that tempting crunch and feel of this Chaat!
Want to check it out by yourself? Here’s a quick recipe of Bhel Puri just for you:
Bhel Puri Calories
One portion (Approx 1 cup) of Bhel Puri has approx 125 calories. It is a fairly healthy dish to eat and it keeps you full for a long time.
Recipe to make Coriander Mint Chutney and Tamarind Chutney
Here are the recipes to make Coriander Mint Chutney and Tamarind Chutney.
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How to make Bhel Puri Step By Step
Add all the ingredients except puffed rice and nylon sev in a large bowl. Mix well.
Add the puffed rice and mix nicely. Serve the bhelpuri in bowl and garnish with nylon sev.
Bhel Puri Video Recipe
Bhel Puri Recipe
Bhel Puri
Bhel Puri is a popular street side food from India. Made using puffed rice and an amalgamation of spices and chutneys, it is a treat to the taste buds.
Ingredients
- 2 cups Puffed Rice
- 3 tsp Coriander Mint Chutney
- 3 tsp Tamarind Chutney
- 1/2 cup Onion Finely Chopped
- 1/2 cup Tomato Finely Chopped
- 1 tsp Green Chilli Chopped
- 3 tbsp Fresh Coriander Chopped
- 1/2 cup Boiled Potato Cubed
- 2 tbsp Raw Mango Chopped
- Salt to taste
- 1/2 tsp Red Chilli Powder
- 1 tsp Chaat Masala
- 2 tbsp Lemon Juice
- 1/4 cup Nylon Sev
Instructions
Add all the ingredients except puffed rice and nylon sev in a large bowl.
Mix well.
Add the puffed rice and mix nicely.
Transfer the bhelpuri in serving bowl and garnish with nylon sev.
Serve immediately.
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bhel looks so yummy and fresh dear