Expert Tips
Serving Suggestions
→ Serve this delicious evening snack with some papad on top. It also gives this dish a wow factor. My mom would always try and make chaat healthier for us by adding ingredients such as yogurt, chickpeas, and nuts, and skipping the fried stuff. There are so many ways to eat better without losing the flavor. This Indian snack is typically made with traditional bhel mix or crispy papdi which are crispy flat puris, murmura which is puffed rice, an assortment of veggies, spicy & tangy chutneys, ground spices, fresh cilantro, and sev (crunch noodles made with chickpea flour). The best part is, that this easy recipe can be made in under 30 minutes. For my healthy version, I added chickpeas and skipped the bhel mix and papdi. I also added roasted peanuts and topped this dish with papad (a thin Indian cracker that’s flavored with spices). This wet bhel puri (also known as gheela bhel) is gonna make your taste buds dance. Enjoy this perfect snack as an appetizer, snack, or even a meal. 2. Now add the diced boiled potatoes. (Image 2) 3. Add the chickpeas. If you’re using canned chickpeas, make sure they’re washed, rinsed, and drained. (Image 3) 4. Add the chopped onions. (Image 4) 6. Add the chutneys – tamarind chutney and cilantro chutney. I used store-bought tamarind chutney and used my recipe for homemade cilantro chutney. (Image 6) 7. Add the spices – chat masala, kala jeera (roasted cumin powder), and red chili powder. (Image 7) 8. Now add some chopped fresh cilantro. (Image 8) 10. A squeeze of fresh lemon juice. Mix well. (Image 10) 11. Transfer the healthy bhel to a serving platter and top with fine sev. (Image 11) 12. For garnish – top with papad which adds a nice touch. Additionally, you may also garnish with pomegranate seeds. Enjoy this bhel recipe at room temperature. (Image 12) ✓ Store-bought sweet tamarind chutney works just fine! ✓ Make this dish before serving to prevent the murmura from getting soggy. → A cup of masala chai is always a winner with chaat.
Variations
This is a healthy bhel puri, however if you’d like a more traditional Bhel Puri, feel free to add half murmura and half bhel mix along with some crispy papdi.. Note: modifying the recipe will change the nutrition information of the original.
Storage
Bhel Puri will get soggy in the refrigerator, my recommendation is to store each ingredient individually, such as the tomatoes, onions, chickpeas, and chutneys. This healthy snack is great for meal prepping so you can prep your ingredients in advance and make Bhel Puri when your heart desires. Tried this recipe? If so, please leave a comment & rate this recipe. That would mean so much to me. If you’re on Instagram, please tag me so I can see your creations. I’m happy to share and mention you. Thank you!
