Bhelpuri - The Ultimate Indian Street Food Delight

Ingredients

• 4 cups (240g) puffed rice 4 cups (240g) puffed rice
• 1 cup (100g) sev (fried gram flour noodles) 1 cup (100g) sev (fried gram flour noodles)
• 1 small onion, finely chopped 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 1 small tomato, finely chopped 1 small tomato, finely chopped
• 1 small cucumber, finely chopped 1 small cucumber, finely chopped
• 1 small green chili, finely chopped 1 small green chili, finely chopped
• 2 tablespoons fresh coriander leaves, chopped 2 tablespoons fresh coriander leaves, chopped
• 2 tablespoons tamarind chutney 2 tablespoons tamarind chutney
• 2 tablespoons green chutney 2 tablespoons green chutney
• 1 teaspoon chaat masala 1 teaspoon chaat masala
• 1/2 teaspoon roasted cumin powder 1/2 teaspoon roasted cumin powder
• Salt to taste Salt to taste

Nutrition

• Calories (kcal / KJ): 180 kcal / 753 KJ
• Fat (total, saturated): 4g, 0.5g
• Carbohydrates (total, sugars): 34g, 6g
• Protein: 4g
• Fiber: 2g
• Salt: 0.8g

Preparation

1. 1.
   In a large mixing bowl, combine the puffed rice, sev, chopped onion, tomato, cucumber, green chili, and coriander leaves.
2. 2.
   Add the tamarind chutney and green chutney to the bowl, and mix well to coat the ingredients evenly.
3. 3.
   Sprinkle chaat masala, roasted cumin powder, and salt over the mixture. Toss gently to combine all the flavors.
4. 4.
   Serve immediately and enjoy the crispy and flavorful Bhelpuri.

Treat your ingredients with care...

• Puffed rice — Ensure that the puffed rice is fresh and crispy for the best texture in the Bhelpuri.
• Tamarind chutney — Adjust the sweetness and tanginess of the chutney according to your preference by adding more or less tamarind pulp.
• Green chutney — You can make the green chutney by blending together fresh coriander leaves, mint leaves, green chilies, lemon juice, and a pinch of salt.

Tips & Tricks

• For an extra crunch, add some crushed papdi (fried dough wafers) to the Bhelpuri.
• Adjust the spiciness by adding more or fewer green chilies to the dish.
• Serve Bhelpuri immediately after preparation to maintain its crispiness.
• Customize the vegetable toppings according to your preference, such as adding grated carrots or chopped bell peppers.
• If you prefer a sweeter taste, sprinkle some powdered sugar over the Bhelpuri before serving.

Serving advice

Serve Bhelpuri in individual bowls or paper cones for an authentic street food experience. Garnish with additional sev and coriander leaves for an appealing presentation.

Presentation advice

To enhance the visual appeal, serve Bhelpuri in a traditional Indian brass or copper bowl. You can also sprinkle some chaat masala on top for an extra burst of flavor and a pop of color.