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Bhel Puri Spicy, Crunchy Snack

Bhel Puri is a simple spicy snack with a light crunch! This is
a popular snack with street vendors in Mumbai. Every vendor

has his own twist to bhel puri but two main ingredients remain
the same . . . puffed rice (murmura) and fine sev. Bhel puri is a

low-fat, nutritious, delicious snack!

Serves 4 to 6

INGREDIENTS

• 3 cups murmura (puffed rice) (available in Indian grocery • 2 tablespoons cilantro, chopped
stores) • ½ teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)

• 1 cup fine sev (vermicelli-like snack made from gram flour) • 4 tablespoons hari cilantro chutney
(available in Indian grocery stores) • 4 tablespoons tamarind chutney
• 1 cup papdi broken in small pieces (buy it in Indian grocery • 1 tablespoon green pepper, minced (optional)
stores)
• ½ cup potato boiled, peeled and cubed in small pieces GARNISH

• ½ cup cucumber peeled and cubed in small pieces • ¼ cup fine sev (vermicelli-like snack made from gram flour)
• ½ cup tomatoes seeded and cubed in small pieces (available in Indian grocery stores)
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice

METHOD

1. In a frying pan over medium heat, dry-roast the puffed rice for three to four minutes, Let it cool.

2. Combine the dry ingredients (puffed rice, sev, papdi, and salt) together and mix well. Set aside until ready to serve.

3. Mix chopped potatoes, cucumber, tomatoes, cilantro, and minced green pepper if you like it hot, and set aside.

4. When ready to serve, combine the dry ingredients and potato mixture.
5. Add hari cilantro and tamarind chutneys to your taste, making sure the chutneys coat the bhel puri. Garnish with sev and
drizzle with lemon juice to taste.

NOTES

Assemble bhel puri just before serving to prevent the puffed rice and sev from getting soggy.

SUGGESTIONS TIPS

Bhel puri dry mix can be prepared in advance and can be Puffed rice (murmura) loses some of its crispness with time.
served as a dry snack or just with chutneys, without adding Roasting restores the crispness and freshness.
the veggie. Bhel puri can be served as snack or even as a

light lunch.

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