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Bhelpuri, a savory snackoriginating from the Indian subcontinentis also a type of chaat prepared from puffed rice and sev tossed with potatoes, onions, masalas, and chutneys. This recipe uses a lemonlike coriander chutney along with a sweet dates chutney or Indian relish.

Preparation time: 05 minutes; Cook time: 20 minutes; Total Cook Time: 25 minutes

Ingredients

- 2 cups puffed rice (murmura)

- 1/2 cup fine sev

- 1 cup finely chopped onions

- 1 cup boiled and cubed potatoes

- 8 poories

- 1 Tbsp green chutney- mixed together with water

- 1/4 cup date chutney-mixed together with water

- 1 Tbsp lemon juice

- 1 Tbsp salt

- Coriander leaves for garnish

For Green Chutney

- Coriander leaves

- Garlic

- Green chilies

- A little lemon juice

For Date Chutney

- Dried dates-pureed

- Dried powdered ginger

Method to Make Bhel Puri   

Mix all together, garnish with sev and coriander leaves and serve.

For Green Chutney

The equal quantities of coriander leaves, garlic to taste, and green chilies should be grinded together and add some lemon juice.

For Date Chutney

Cook and puree the dried dates and add some dried powdered ginger.

By Sowmya Sangam