Bhel Puri is a light, crunchy, and flavorful Indian chaat made with puffed rice, veggies, tangy chutneys, and sev. This famous Mumbai street snack is a medley of textures and tastes — sweet, spicy, tangy, and crispy — all in one bite! Quick to assemble and super satisfying.
🧾 Ingredients
🔸 Base:
- 2 cups puffed rice (murmura)
- ½ cup sev (fine or thick)
- ½ cup papdi or crushed puris
- 1 medium onion – finely chopped
- 1 medium tomato – deseeded & chopped
- 1 medium boiled potato – peeled & diced
- 2 tbsp fresh coriander – chopped
- Salt to taste
- Lemon juice – to taste
🔸 Chutneys:
- 2 tbsp tamarind chutney (imli meethi chutney)
- 1 tbsp green chutney (mint-coriander chutney)
- 1 tsp red garlic chutney (optional for spice)
👨🍳 Step-by-Step Instructions
🔹 Step 1: Prep the Ingredients
- Make sure all ingredients are ready and chutneys are chilled.
- Keep everything dry until mixing to maintain crispiness.
🔹 Step 2: Mix the Chaat
- In a large mixing bowl, add puffed rice, sev, chopped onions, tomatoes, and potatoes.
- Add tamarind chutney, green chutney, and red garlic chutney as per your taste.
- Add salt and a squeeze of lemon juice.
- Toss everything quickly and thoroughly.
🔹 Step 3: Serve Immediately
- Garnish with more sev, crushed papdi, and fresh coriander.
- Serve in a paper cone, bowl, or on a plate — and eat immediately to enjoy the crunch!
🍽️ Serving Tips
- Serve fresh as Bhel Puri turns soggy quickly.
- Perfect for evening snacks, kitty parties, or light appetizers.
💡 Tips & Variations
- Add raw mango pieces or pomegranate for a twist.
- For a spicier version, increase green chilies or use more garlic chutney.
- For a dry version (Sukha Bhel), skip the chutneys and add just lemon, salt, and masala.
