Bhel Puri Salad

Bhel Puri Salad is a vibrant and refreshing low-carb twist on the traditional Indian snack, combining fresh vegetables and spices for a burst of flavor. This dish is perfect for a light meal or a satisfying snack, offering a crunchy texture and tangy taste.

Ingredients

• Cucumber - 1 medium, diced
• Tomato - 1 medium, diced
• Red onion - 1 small, finely chopped
• Green bell pepper - 1/2 medium, diced
• Fresh coriander leaves - 2 tablespoons, chopped
• Green chili - 1 small, finely chopped (optional)
• Lemon juice - 2 tablespoons
• Chaat masala - 1 teaspoon
• Salt - to taste
• Roasted peanuts - 30 grams, roughly chopped
• Sev (crispy chickpea noodles) - 20 grams (optional for crunch)

Steps

1. Wash and dice the cucumber, tomato, and green bell pepper into small pieces.
2. Finely chop the red onion and green chili (if using), and add them to a mixing bowl.
3. Add the diced cucumber, tomato, and green bell pepper to the bowl.
4. Chop the fresh coriander leaves and add them to the mixture.
5. Drizzle the lemon juice over the salad and sprinkle with chaat masala and salt to taste.
6. Toss everything together until well mixed.
7. Just before serving, fold in the roasted peanuts and sev (if using) for added crunch.

Nutrition

• Calories: 180
• Protein: 6 g
• Carbs: 12 g
• Fiber: 4 g
• Sugar: 3 g
• Sodium: 200 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 12 g
• Saturated Fat: 2 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in vitamins and minerals from fresh vegetables.
• Low in carbohydrates, making it suitable for low-carb diets.

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