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How to make quick and easy bhelpuri

By meeramanvi
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Spicy and mouth-watering bhelpuri is one of the most delicious aspects of Indian cuisine. Street push-carts and vendors offer this tasty item of fast food to hungry passers-by, but cleanliness and hygiene often take a back seat. So resist temptation and try this tasty recipe in the comfort of your own kitchen. It is low-calorie and easy to make. Enjoy!

Things You'll Need

  1. Tamarind Chutney
  2. Green Mint Chutney
  3. Puffed Rice
  4. Sev Mixture
  5. finely chopped onion and green coriander
  6. 5-6 small flat puris for garnish

Steps

1

Make the Tamarind Chutney with the following ingredients:

Boil until soft, half cup tamarind (remove seeds), one cup pitted dates, one cup brown sugar or finely grated jaggery, one each salt, chilli powder and cumin powder. Grind to a smooth paste after the mixture has cooled. Tamarind chutney is ready.

2

Make the green mint chutney with the following ingredients:

Grind to a smooth paste one cup mint leaves, one cup green coriander leaves, two cloves garlic, two green chillies, half a teaspoon salt, and one teaspoon of lime juice. Green chutney is ready.

3

In a large bowl, take three cups puffed rice, one cup of sev mixture, half a cup of finely chopped onion, half a cup of finely chopped green coriander. Add two teaspoons of the green chutney, four teaspoons of the tamarind chutney, and mix. You may add more tamarind or green chutney as per your taste. Garnish with one or two puris, and serve.

Tips

  1. You can make your bhel more exciting and colourful by adding small pieces of diced raw mango, boiled potato, or finely chopped tomato.
  2. Bhel also tastes good with added roasted or smoked peanuts.

Caution

  1. Remember, bhel must be served immediately after mixing. It will get soggy and unpalatable five to ten minutes after mixing.
  2. Actually, if you are making bhel for a large number of people, it is a good idea to simply place a large mixing and all the ingredients, including the chutneys on a table and ask your guests to do their own mixing with the ingredients of their choice!!

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