Bhel Puri

Bhel Puri is a popular Indian street food snack that originates from the state of Maharashtra, but it is enjoyed all over India. It's a delicious and flavorful dish made from a mixture of puffed rice, vegetables, spices, and chutneys. Here's a basic recipe for Bhel Puri:

Ingredients:

• Puffed rice (Murmura) - 2 cups
• Finely chopped onion - 1/2 cup
• Finely chopped tomato - 1/2 cup
• Finely chopped cucumber - 1/2 cup
• Finely chopped boiled potatoes - 1/2 cup
• Roasted peanuts - 1/4 cup
• Sev (crispy chickpea flour noodles) - 1/4 cup
• Tamarind chutney - 2-3 tablespoons
• Green chutney (made from mint and coriander) - 2-3 tablespoons
• Red chili powder - 1/2 teaspoon (adjust to taste)
• Chaat masala - 1/2 teaspoon
• Salt - to taste
• Lemon juice - 1-2 tablespoons
• Chopped fresh coriander leaves - 2 tablespoons

Instructions:

1. Begin by preparing all the ingredients. Chop the vegetables finely, roast the peanuts, and keep the chutneys ready.
2. In a large mixing bowl, add the puffed rice.
3. Add the chopped onion, tomato, cucumber, and boiled potatoes to the puffed rice.
4. Add the roasted peanuts and sev to the mixture.
5. Now, drizzle tamarind chutney and green chutney over the ingredients. Adjust the quantity of chutneys according to your taste preferences.
6. Sprinkle red chili powder, chaat masala, and salt over the mixture.
7. Squeeze fresh lemon juice over the ingredients for a tangy flavor.
8. Gently toss all the ingredients together until everything is well combined.
9. Garnish with chopped fresh coriander leaves.
10. Serve immediately and enjoy your homemade Bhel Puri as a delightful and refreshing snack.

Bhel Puri is known for its sweet, tangy, spicy, and crunchy flavors. You can adjust the spice level and sweetness by altering the amount of chutneys you use. It's a perfect street food to enjoy on a hot day or as an appetizer for any occasion.