Pasta Bhel

Pasta Bhel is a delightful fusion dish that combines the traditional Indian snack bhel puri with pasta, creating a unique medley of flavors and textures. This vegetarian dish is perfect for a light meal or a hearty snack, bursting with fresh ingredients and vibrant spices.

Ingredients

• Pasta (fusilli or penne) - 100 grams
• Cucumber (diced) - 1/2 cup
• Tomato (diced) - 1/2 cup
• Onion (finely chopped) - 1/4 cup
• Boiled potato (diced) - 1 small
• Green chilies (finely chopped) - 1/2 teaspoon
• Chaat masala - 1 teaspoon
• Lemon juice - 1 tablespoon
• Cilantro (chopped) - 2 tablespoons
• Puffed rice - 1/2 cup
• Sev (crispy chickpea noodles) - 1/4 cup
• Salt - to taste
• Black pepper - to taste
• Olive oil - 1 tablespoon

Steps

1. Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente, then drain and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking process.
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the diced cucumber, tomato, onion, boiled potato, and green chilies.
3. Add the cooked pasta to the bowl along with chaat masala, lemon juice, chopped cilantro, salt, and black pepper. Mix well to combine all the ingredients.
4. Gently fold in the puffed rice and sev to add crunch to the dish.
5. Drizzle olive oil over the pasta bhel and give it a final mix before serving.

Nutrition

• Calories: 350
• Protein: 10 g
• Carbs: 55 g
• Fiber: 5 g
• Sugar: 3 g
• Sodium: 200 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 10 g
• Saturated Fat: 1 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
• Water: 0.2 L

Health Benefits

• High in dietary fiber from vegetables and puffed rice, promoting digestive health.
• Contains healthy fats from olive oil, which can support heart health.

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