Bhel Puri Recipe (Mumbai Street Style)

"Bhel Puri," a popular Indian street food that's both exotic and delicious:

**Bhel Puri Recipe**

Mumbai Style Bhel Puri

Ingredients:

For the Bhel mixture:

- 2 cups puffed rice (murmura)

- 1/2 cup sev (crispy chickpea noodles)

- 1/2 cup finely chopped onion

- 1/2 cup finely chopped tomato

- 1/4 cup finely chopped cucumber

- 1/4 cup boiled and chopped potatoes

- 1/4 cup roasted peanuts

- 2-3 tablespoons chopped fresh coriander leaves

For the chutneys:

- Tamarind chutney (sweet and tangy)

- Green chutney (spicy and minty)

For the seasoning:

- 1 teaspoon chaat masala

- 1/2 teaspoon roasted cumin powder

- 1/2 teaspoon red chili powder (adjust to taste)

- Salt to taste

- Lemon juice to taste

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Chutneys:

   - Tamarind Chutney: Soak tamarind in warm water for 15-20 minutes. Squeeze the tamarind pulp and strain out the liquid. Cook the tamarind pulp with jaggery, dates, and spices until it thickens into a chutney-like consistency.

   - Green Chutney: Blend together mint leaves, coriander leaves, green chilies, ginger, lemon juice, and salt with a little water to form a smooth chutney. Adjust the spice level to your preference.

2. Assemble the Bhel:

   - In a large mixing bowl, combine puffed rice, chopped onions, tomatoes, cucumbers, boiled potatoes, roasted peanuts, and fresh coriander leaves.

3. Season the Bhel:

   - Sprinkle chaat masala, roasted cumin powder, red chili powder, and salt over the mixture.

4. Add the Chutneys:

   - Drizzle the tamarind chutney and green chutney over the mixture. The amount of chutney depends on your taste preference. Mix everything well so that the flavors are evenly distributed.

5. Serve:

   - Just before serving, top the bhel with a generous amount of sev (crispy chickpea noodles) for crunch.

6. Enjoy:

   - Squeeze some fresh lemon juice over the bhel to add a tangy kick. Give it a final toss and then serve immediately.

Bhel Puri is known for its combination of textures and flavors, from the crispy puffed rice to the tangy chutneys and the spicy seasonings. It's a delightful snack that's sure to impress your taste buds with its exotic blend of Indian flavors.