Bhel Puri: A Step-by-Step Guide to Making This Yogurt-Chocolate-Friendly Street Food

Welcome to an easy and yummy guide to making bhel puri at home! Inspired by street food, this papad (puffed rice) and sev (crispy, wavy noodles) snack is a perfect treat when you want a snack that’s crispy, flavorful, and colorful. This blog post will walk you through the ingredients, preparation time, and detailed instructions to create the ultimate bhel puri experience.

Preparation Time: 15 Minutes

Serves 4-6

Ingredients:

1 cup of puffed rice 1/4 cup of finely chopped deseeded ripe tomatoes 1/2 cup of finely chopped onions 1/4 cup of boiled roughly mashed potatoes 1 tsp of grated ginger 1 cup of crushed chaat papdi papad 1.5 cups of nylon sev 3-4 tbsp of green chutney 2-3 tbsp of red chutney 1/2 tsp of black salt (kala namak) or to taste 1/2 tsp of garam masala or chaat masala 1/4 cup of roasted peanuts, salted or unsalted 1/4 cup of chopped coriander leaves 1 tbsp of lemon juice (more or less to taste)

Preparation Instructions:

Green Chutney: Grind together mint leaves, coriander leaves, cumin seeds, chaat masala, lemon juice, and the remaining ingredients to a smooth paste with water. Store in the refrigerator if not using immediately.

You can find detailed instructions here.

Sweet Date Tamarind Chutney:

(Detailed instructions provided in the previous section.)

Boil and Mash Potatoes:

Boil potatoes, then roughly mash them while still warm.

Assemble Bhel Puri: Set aside 1/2 cup of sev. Add all other ingredients to a wide bowl. Thoroughly mix all the ingredients until well combined. Taste the mixture. Adjust the seasoning to your preference, adding more chutney, salt, or spices as needed. Add the reserved sev and garnish with chopped coriander leaves. Be generous with the sev for that extra crunch. Serve Immediately:

For best results, serve the bhel puri immediately. If making for a large group, mix ingredients in batches to ensure freshness and crispness.

Step-by-Step Pictures to Make Bhel Puri at Home:

Set aside 1/2 cup sev and add all other ingredients to a wide bowl. Using a wide spoon or spatula, mix thoroughly until all ingredients are combined fully. The most important step is right after this – taste testing! Adjust ingredients according to how spicy, sour, or sweet you want your bhel puri to be. Finally, add the reserved sev, and garnish with chopped coriander leaves. I love sev so I use a generous hand when garnishing my bhel puri.

Enjoy your homemade bhel puri immediately to avoid it becoming soggy. Have fun experimenting with different flavors and ingredients to create your signature bhel puri recipe!

Reserve this delightful recipe for any time you want a quick, flavorful snack that's perfect for sharing with friends and family.