Bhelpuri

Ever since I rediscovered my love for Bhelpuri at the Madras Bhelpuri House in Tnagar, I was deeply committed to replicating this delicious snack at home. Unlike the usual bhelpuris that are laced with spicy and tangy sauces, the Madras Bhelpuri House adds more vegetables giving it an healthy twist. This tasty Indian snack is believed to have found its beginning in Gujarati cafes and the Mumbai streets and from there on, spread across different parts and customized to suit the local palate.

Ingredients

Spicy puffed rice 2 cups

Ompodi (sev) 2-3 tbsps

Kara boondi 2 tbsps

Grated carrot 1 cup

Finely diced cucumber 1 cup

Finely chopped onions 1/2 cup

Finely chopped tomato 1 cup

Finely chopped coriander 1 cup

Juice of half-a-lime

Method

In a bowl, add all the veggies.

Add the puffed rice and boondi to the veggie bowl.

Garnish with juice of lime.

Toss well.

Transfer to a serving bowl.

Garnish with ompodi (Sev) and coriander leaves.

Since I am already using pre-spiced puffed rice mix, I have not added any extra heat. But if you like, you can add a little chilli powder, juice of tamarind and green chilli paste to give that sweet and sour edge.