Bombay Bhel or Mumbai Bhelpuri is similar to life at Mumbai.It is a mix of various flavors and tastes.Although you may not like everything but together everything makes sense.There is spice,little sweetness and tangy crunch.Spicy chutneys,crunchy nuts give it a great flavor.Rice flakes make it vegan and gluten-free too.This you have a easy go to recipe.If it is raining,you definitely feel like having something fried or have a chaat. Bhelpuri satisfies your appetite.Yet it takes care of waist line as all of it is not fried.
Add roasted nuts to it instead of fried sev and you can have it without being concerned about your weight.
You don't need to be a chef for this snack.
Add or subtract any ingredients as per your choice.
Mumbai is a place of dreams.A city where time is money.You also travel a lot between home and work.Hence we Mumbaikars love snacking.
You can easily make Bhel when you come home from work.
You will also find Bhelpuri chat stalls in canteens & weddings.
Bengalis call the same bhelpuri Jhaal muri.There is just a slight variation.
We saute rice puffs in mustard oil.
Scroll below to read the recipe of Bombay Bhel or Mumbai Bhelpuri
Bhelpuri is one of the best snacks for tea-time.
Ingredients
- 1-1/2 cup 'murmura' or puffed rice
- 1 tomato,chopped
- 1/2 onion,chopped
- 1 -2 tbsp. green (mint,coriander) chutney
- 1-2 tbsp. tamarind or date chutney
- 1/4th cup Bombay mixture or any spicy mixture (optional)
- 1/4 cup nylon sev
- 1 small green chilli,finely chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh pomegranate seeds
- pinch of salt as per taste
Instructions
- Add all ingredients in a bowl except salt and mix well.
- Add salt in the end just before you serve so that it remains crunchy.
- Serve in paper cups or bowls.
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Very nice