By Nandini Bhushan
Street food in India is a vibrant and integral part of culinary culture, offering diverse flavours, textures and aromas. The rich journey of Indian street food varies widely from region to region, reflecting the country’s diverse culinary tradition. From east to west and north to south, every corner offers its own unique street food made with locally available ingredients. Cheap and easily available, these street foods are consumed by millions.
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Bhelpuri
Light and refreshing Bhelpuri is one of the most loved street foods of Mumbai. It is a tangy, spicy and crunchy snack made from puffed rice, vegetables, chutney and spices. Enjoy your homemade Bhelpuri, a quick and flavourful snack perfect for any time of day.
Ingredients
(Serving for 3 to 4 persons)
Puffed rice (murmura): 3 cups
Boiled potato: 1 diced
Onion: 1 small finely chopped
Tomato: 1 diced
Green chilli: 1 chopped
Sev: 1 cup
Papdi: 10 to 12
Tamarind chutney: 1 tsp ( sweet and tangy)
Green chutney: 2 tsp
Roasted peanuts: 2 tsp
Lemon juice: 1 tsp
Chaat masala: 1 tsp
Salt to taste
Step 1
In a large mixing bowl, combine puff rice, Sev and crushed papdi.
Step 2
Add chopped onion, tomato, green chilli, roasted peanuts and boiled potato.
Step 3
Pour the tamarind chutney and green chutney. Mix well to coat all the ingredients evenly. Add chaat masala, salt and lemon juice. Give it a gentle mix.
Step 4
Garnish with fresh coriander leaves and a little extra Sev for crunch. Serve immediately to maintain the crunchiness.
