Homemade Bhel Puri

Recipe Details

• Prep Time: 15 minutes
• Cook Time: 5 minutes
• Total Time: 20 minutes
• Servings: 2 to 3 servings

Full Ingredient List

• 2 cups puffed rice
• 2 tablespoons onions, finely chopped
• 3 to 4 tablespoons tomatoes, ripe and firm, chopped
• 3 to 4 tablespoons boiled potato, cubed (1 small)
• 2 tablespoons coriander leaves, finely chopped
• 1 green chili, chopped
• 2 tablespoons roasted peanuts
• 10 papdis
• 1/4 cup nylon sev (thin sev or farsan)
• 1/2 to 3/4 teaspoon chaat masala (or amchur powder or lemon juice)
• 1 to 2 pinches salt
• 1 tablespoon green chutney
• 2 to 3 tablespoons tamarind paste
• 3 to 4 tablespoons jaggery
• 1/4 teaspoon red chili powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon roasted jeera powder
• 1/8 teaspoon ginger powder
• 1/8 teaspoon fennel powder
• 4 tablespoons water
• 1 1/2 tablespoons red chili powder
• 4 to 5 garlic cloves
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 3/4 cup coriander leaves
• 1/4 cup mint leaves
• 1 to 2 spicy green chili
• 8 to 10 mild green chilies
• 1/4 inch ginger
• 1/2 teaspoon roasted cumin powder
• 1 tablespoon roasted gram or peanuts or desiccated coconut
• 2 teaspoons lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons water

Tamarind Chutney

Tools and Equipment

• saucepan

Ingredients

Instructions

1. Step 1: In a small saucepan, combine tamarind paste, jaggery, salt, red chili powder, ginger powder, fennel powder, cumin powder, and water. (Tips: Use store-bought tamarind paste if desired.)
2. Step 2: Bring the mixture to a rolling boil and then reduce the heat. (Tips: Simmer until the mixture thickens.)
3. Step 3: Cool the tamarind chutney completely before using.

Spicy Green Chutney

Tools and Equipment

• blender jar

Ingredients

Instructions

1. Step 1: Combine coriander leaves, mint leaves, spicy green chilies, mild green chilies, ginger, jeera powder, roasted gram, lemon juice, and water in a blender jar. (Tips: Adjust chilies according to spice preference.)
2. Step 2: Blend until smooth, adding more water if needed, to achieve a thick consistency. (Tips: Ensure chutney is thick to prevent soggy bhel puri.)

Red Garlic Chutney

Tools and Equipment

• grinder jar

Ingredients

Instructions

1. Step 1: Combine red chili powder, garlic cloves, sugar, salt, cumin powder, and water in a grinder jar. (Tips: Soak and de-seed dried red chilies for authentic flavor.)
2. Step 2: Blend until smooth and thick, adding lemon juice to balance the pungent taste. (Tips: Adjust salt and sugar as needed.)

Bhel Puri Assembly

Tools and Equipment

• mixing bowl

Ingredients

Instructions

1. Step 1: Add crisp puffed rice to a mixing bowl with boiled potato, onions, tomatoes, coriander leaves, and chopped green chili. (Tips: Ensure all ingredients are dry to maintain crispness.)
2. Step 2: Toss gently and add tamarind chutney, green chutney, chaat masala, and red chutney a little at a time. (Tips: Be cautious with chutney to prevent sogginess.)
3. Step 3: Mix well to distribute chutney over puffed rice. (Tips: Taste and adjust chutney and salt as needed.)
4. Step 4: Add roasted peanuts, crushed papdis, and nylon sev. Gently stir. (Tips: Serve immediately for the best texture.)

Nutritional Information

• Calories: 131
• Protein: 4g
• Fat: 5g
• Carbohydrates: 18g
• Fiber: 2g
• Sugar: 1g

Additional Information

Notes: For authentic taste, ensure puffed rice is crispy and chutneys are thick. Serve immediately after mixing to enjoy the best texture.

Background: Bhel puri is a part of the iconic Indian chaat category, known for its explosion of flavors and textures.

Geographic Region: India

Seasonality: Year-round

Occasion: Casual snack

Recommended Pairings

• Chilled Lassi
• Masala Chai

Tags

Indian snack street food vegetarian gluten-free spicy savory quick authentic Mumbai