Nutty Indian Bhel Puri Salad with Tamarind Chutney

Name: Nutty Indian Bhel Puri Salad with Tamarind Chutney
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Salad
Ingredients: Puffed Rice; Roasted Peanuts; Sev (Crunchy Chickpea Noodles); Fresh Cilantro; Onion; Tomato; Cucumber; Green Chili; Tamarind Paste; Jaggery or Sugar; Red Chili Powder; Cumin Powder; Pomegranate Seeds; Fresh Lime Juice

A Crunchy, Sweet, and Tangy Delight

Experience the vibrant flavors of an Indian street food classic, made with a medley of puffed rice, veggies, nuts, and a tangy tamarind chutney.

30 min
4
Easy

Ingredients

For the Salad Base

Puffed Rice

2 cups

Roasted Peanuts

1/2 cup

Sev (Crunchy Chickpea Noodles)

1/2 cup

Fresh Cilantro

1/4 cup, chopped

For the Vegetables

Onion

1 medium, finely chopped

Tomato

1 medium, finely diced

Cucumber

1 small, diced

Green Chili

1, finely chopped

For the Tamarind Chutney

Tamarind Paste

1/2 cup

Jaggery or Sugar

2 tablespoons

Red Chili Powder

1/2 teaspoon

Cumin Powder

1/2 teaspoon

For the Garnish

Pomegranate Seeds

2 tablespoons

Fresh Lime Juice

1 tablespoon

Preparation

Assembling the Salad

Add Base Ingredients

In a large mixing bowl, add puffed rice, roasted peanuts, sev, and cilantro.

Add Vegetables

Add the chopped onions, tomatoes, cucumber, and green chili. Mix gently to combine.

Preparing the Tamarind Chutney

Combine Tamarind and Jaggery

In a small saucepan, combine tamarind paste and jaggery.

Season and Cook

Add red chili powder and cumin powder. Stir over medium heat until the jaggery dissolves.

Cool Chutney

Let the chutney cool to room temperature.

Ensure the chutney is completely cooled before adding it to the salad to prevent the puffed rice from becoming soggy.

Cooking Process

Mixing the Salad

Combine the salad ingredients with the cooled chutney in the mixing bowl just before serving.

Tossing for Flavor

Gently toss the salad to ensure all components are well coated in the chutney.

Garnishing Touch

Top with pomegranate seeds and drizzle with fresh lime juice.

Plating & Serving