5
Snacks
5.1 Bhel
This is a concoction that I often bought from street vendors in India. My
mouth still waters whenever I think of Bhel. The recipe presented here was
taken o the net, and I haven't had a chance to try it yet. I include the note
from the contributors:
Warning: This recipe is directed at those who know what Bhelpuri
tastes like, quantities mentioned are approximate, proportions are
left to the reader's taste. Purists will have to go to an Indian
grocery shop. Deviationists may use substitutes. The most important thing is to keep the pu ed rice-sev mixture crisp by not
adding the other ingredients to it until it is served. This should
be done on the plate.
Quantity
Ingredient
Pu ed Rice (1 carton of Rice Krispies may be used)
1 packet
Bhel mix or Sev
2 cups
Mashed boiled potatoes (mashed coarsely and then salted)
cup
Chopped fresh coriander leaves (a.k.a Chinese parsley)
1
2
3 Tbsp
Freshly roasted and ground cumin
to taste
Green chilies
1-2 Tbsp
Freshly ground black pepper
to taste
Tamarind
to taste
Jaggery (or Brown Sugar)
1 cup
Chopped onions.
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