Bhel Puri: A Favorite Indian Snack Recipe

A snack with almost iconic status in the western region of india, bhel puri (or bhelpuri) is a low-fat, nutritious, and delicious food. It is a chaat, which is a spicy food that is typically sold via street carts throughout the region. Bhel puri a puffed rice snack that can be eaten by the spoonful or scooped onto a flatbread or chip. Some places serve it in a paper cone and it's eaten directly from there. Bhel puri is enjoyed both hot or cold, either way, it is a tasty snack. In general, bhel puri is made with puffed rice and sev (a vermicelli-like snack made from gram flour), both of which are available at indian markets. These dry ingredients are then mixed with onions, potatoes, and chutney. It is spicy, but also sweet, tart, and salty and can be adapted to enhance any of those characteristics. The versatility in taste is the beauty of bhel puri.