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Puffed Rice Bhel (Street Snack Mix)

Bhel Puri

(33 reviews)
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I used to get this from the same vendor every week after school—his bhel had the perfect balance of spicy, sweet, and crunchy.

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Puffed Rice Bhel (Street Snack Mix)
Prep time:15 mins
Cook time:0 mins
Total time:15 mins

Protein

3g

Carbs

30g

Fat

6g

Calories

180 kcal

Servings:
4
VeganGluten Free

Ingredients

puffed rice2 cups
boiled potato1 small
(peeled and diced)
onion1 small
(finely chopped)
tomato1 small
(finely chopped)
green chili1
(finely chopped)
fresh cilantro2 tbsp
(chopped)
tamarind chutney2 tbsp
green chutney1 tbsp
sev0.25 cup
(for garnish)
lemon juice1 tbsp
saltto taste

Spices

chaat masala0.50 tsp

Directions

Assemble the Mix

  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine puffed rice, diced potato, onion, tomato, and green chili.
  2. Add tamarind chutney, green chutney, lemon juice, salt, and chaat masala.
  3. Mix everything together quickly and thoroughly using your hands or a spoon.

Serve Immediately

  1. Transfer to individual serving plates or bowls.
  2. Top with chopped cilantro and a generous sprinkle of sev.
  3. Serve right away while still crispy.
Chef's tip: Once chutneys are added, bhel puri softens quickly—assemble just before serving for the perfect crunch.

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Behind the Recipe

Chef Priya in her kitchen

Hi! I'm Priya. I grew up in Delhi in a tiny kitchen filled with noise, spices, and stories. I learned to cook the way most of us do—by watching, tasting, and eventually doing. My mother never measured anything, but somehow every dish was perfect.

After I moved to the U.S., I found myself cooking the same dishes to feel close to home. Friends would ask for recipes, and I realized how unfamiliar Indian cooking still felt to many people here. That's what led me to start sharing—not just the food, but the how and why behind each step.

These recipes are rooted in tradition but shaped by life abroad. I try to keep things practical without losing what makes them special. If you've ever wanted to bring more Indian flavor into your kitchen, I hope this is a good place to start.