Bhel Puri

Bhel Puri is a delightful and tangy Indian street food made from puffed rice, vegetables, and a zesty tamarind sauce. This vegan dish is light yet bursting with flavor, making it an ideal breakfast option that wakes up your taste buds.

Ingredients

• Puffed rice - 100 grams
• Chopped onion - 50 grams
• Chopped tomato - 50 grams
• Chopped cucumber - 50 grams
• Chopped green chili - 1 small
• Fresh coriander leaves - 2 tablespoons
• Sev (crispy chickpea noodles) - 30 grams
• Tamarind chutney - 2 tablespoons
• Green chutney - 1 tablespoon
• Lemon juice - 1 tablespoon
• Roasted peanuts - 30 grams
• Salt - to taste

Steps

1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the puffed rice, chopped onion, chopped tomato, chopped cucumber, and chopped green chili.
2. Add the tamarind chutney, green chutney, and lemon juice to the mixture, and gently toss everything together until well combined.
3. Incorporate the roasted peanuts and chopped coriander leaves, mixing lightly to avoid crushing the puffed rice.
4. Season with salt to taste and give it one last gentle toss.
5. Serve immediately, topped with sev for added crunch.

Nutrition

• Calories: 250
• Protein: 6 g
• Carbs: 40 g
• Fiber: 5 g
• Sugar: 5 g
• Sodium: 300 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 10 g
• Saturated Fat: 1 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
• Water: 0.2 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in fiber from the vegetables and puffed rice, promoting digestive health.
• Contains healthy fats from peanuts, which can support heart health.

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