Dishoom‚Äôs Bhel

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Dishoom’s Bhel

Dishoom’s Bhel is a delightful and refreshing Indian street food snack that combines a medley of textures and flavors. This recipe features a mix of puffed rice, crunchy sev, and tangy chutneys, creating a perfect balance of sweet, spicy, and tangy notes. It’s a quick and easy dish that is sure to impress your guests with its vibrant taste and colorful presentation.

Serving Size and Yield

This recipe serves approximately 4 people.

Preparation and Cooking Time

Preparation Time: 15 minutes

Cooking Time: 0 minutes

Total Time: 15 minutes

Ingredients

2 cups puffed rice
1/2 cup sev (crispy chickpea noodles)
1/4 cup roasted peanuts
1/2 cup finely chopped red onion
1/2 cup finely chopped tomato
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
2 tablespoons tamarind chutney
2 tablespoons green chutney
1 teaspoon chaat masala
1/2 teaspoon red chili powder
Salt to taste
1 tablespoon lemon juice

Instructions

Prepare all the ingredients by chopping the vegetables and gathering the spices and chutneys.
Mix the puffed rice, sev, and roasted peanuts in a large mixing bowl.
Add the chopped red onion, tomato, and cilantro to the bowl.
Drizzle the tamarind chutney and green chutney over the mixture.
Sprinkle the chaat masala, red chili powder, and salt over the ingredients.
Toss everything together gently to ensure the chutneys and spices are evenly distributed.
Squeeze the lemon juice over the bhel and give it a final toss.
Serve immediately in individual bowls or plates to maintain the crispiness of the puffed rice.

Additional Notes

For a variation, you can add boiled and cubed potatoes or sprouted moong beans for extra texture and nutrition. Adjust the level of spiciness by varying the amount of red chili powder and green chutney. Serve immediately to enjoy the crunchiness of the bhel.