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A beloved Mumbai street food classic! This light and crunchy snack is a delightful explosion of puffed rice, tangy chutneys, fresh vegetables, and crispy sev. Ready in minutes, it's the perfect quick bite that captures the vibrant flavors of India.
Prepare all your ingredients. Ensure the puffed rice is crisp. If not, dry roast it in a pan over low heat for 2-3 minutes until crunchy, then let it cool completely. Have the chopped vegetables, chutneys, spices, sev, and papdi ready for quick assembly.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the puffed rice, finely chopped red onion, boiled potato cubes, chopped tomato, and roasted peanuts. Toss them gently to mix.
Drizzle the tamarind chutney and green chutney over the mixture. Sprinkle the chaat masala, black salt, and finely chopped green chilies (if using).
Add the crushed papdi and about three-quarters of the sev to the bowl. Mix everything together gently but swiftly with a large spoon until all ingredients are just combined. Do not overmix, as this will make the bhel soggy.
Immediately divide the bhel puri among serving plates or paper cones. Garnish with the remaining sev, fresh coriander leaves, and a final squeeze of lemon juice. Serve instantly to enjoy the best texture.
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A beloved Mumbai street food classic! This light and crunchy snack is a delightful explosion of puffed rice, tangy chutneys, fresh vegetables, and crispy sev. Ready in minutes, it's the perfect quick bite that captures the vibrant flavors of India.
This indian recipe takes 15 minutes to prepare and yields 4 servings. At 399.18 calories per serving with 9.8g of protein, it's a beginner-friendly recipe perfect for snack or appetizer.
Omit the wet chutneys. Instead, use a dry garlic-chili powder (lasun chutney) and more lemon juice for a tangy, spicy, and dry version.
Add 1/2 cup of boiled moong sprouts for extra protein and a healthier twist.
Add 1/2 cup of boiled sweet corn kernels for a sweet and crunchy variation that kids will love.
Add small pieces of apple, pineapple, and pomegranate seeds along with the vegetables for a sweet, savory, and tangy flavor profile.
The combination of puffed rice and fresh vegetables like onions and tomatoes provides a good amount of dietary fiber, which aids in digestion and promotes a feeling of fullness.
Puffed rice provides complex carbohydrates, which are a primary source of energy for the body, keeping you active and energized.
Fresh ingredients like coriander, lemon, tomatoes, and onions contribute essential vitamins like Vitamin C and minerals, which support overall health and immunity.
A typical serving of Bhel Puri (around 2 cups or 215g) contains approximately 300-350 calories. The exact number can vary based on the amount of sev, papdi, and sweet chutney used.
Bhel Puri can be a relatively healthy snack compared to other deep-fried street foods as it contains fresh vegetables. However, it can be high in sodium and calories from the fried sev and papdi. To make it healthier, increase the vegetable content, add sprouts, and reduce the amount of sev and sweet chutney.
The key is to assemble it just before serving. Have all your ingredients prepped and ready. Mix the wet chutneys into the dry ingredients at the very last moment and serve immediately. Also, ensure your puffed rice is very crisp; you can dry roast it for a few minutes if needed.
You cannot assemble the entire Bhel Puri in advance. However, you can do all the prep work: boil potatoes, chop vegetables, and prepare the chutneys. Store them in separate airtight containers in the refrigerator. When you're ready to eat, it will only take a minute to mix everything together.
Sev are crispy, noodle-like strands made from gram flour (besan) paste that is deep-fried. Papdi are small, flat, crispy crackers also made from flour. Both are essential for the crunchy texture of Bhel Puri and are widely available at Indian grocery stores.