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Tangy Indian Bhel Puri

Name: Tangy Indian Bhel Puri
Prep time: 7 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 27 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Snack
Ingredients: 4 cups puffed rice; 1 cup sev (fried chickpea noodles); 1 cup boiled potatoes, diced; 1 cup onion, finely chopped; 1 cup tomato, deseeded and finely chopped; 1/2 cup cucumber, diced; 3 tbsp tamarind chutney; 2 tbsp green chutney, coriander-mint chutney; 1 tsp chaat masala; 1/2 tsp red chili powder; Salt to taste; 1/2 cup coriander leaves, chopped; 2 green chilies, finely chopped; 2 tbsp lemon juice

Bhel Puri is a popular Indian street food snack that combines puffed rice with a medley of tangy chutneys, fresh herbs, and crunchy vegetables.

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·By Ethan Brooks·August 8, 2025

Tangy Indian Bhel Puri — Snack served and photographed from above

Prep

7 min

Cook

20 min

Difficulty

Easy

Serves

Ingredients

Servings

For the Base

For the Vegetables

For the Flavorings

For the Garnish

Nutrition

Per serving

Calories: 355 kcal
Protein: 6.5 g
Carbs: 58.5 g
Fat: 12.4 g
Fiber: 5 g

Whole recipe

Total

Calories: 1420 kcal
Protein: 26 g
Carbs: 234 g
Fat: 49.6 g
Fiber: 20 g

Breakdown by ingredient▾

Ingredient	Cal	P	C	F	Fib
4 cups puffed rice	400	8	88	0.8	1.6
1 cup sev (fried chickpea noodles)	600	10	60	30	8
1 cup boiled potatoes diced	130	3	30	0.2	3
1 cup onion finely chopped	40	1	10	0.1	1.8
1 cup tomato deseeded and finely chopped	32	1.6	7	0.4	2.2
1/2 cup cucumber diced	8	0.3	2	0.1	0.3
3 tbsp tamarind chutney	45	0	12	0	1
2 tbsp green chutney coriander-mint chutney	30	1	6	1.5	1
1 tsp chaat masala	10	0	2	0	0
1/2 tsp red chili powder	3	0.1	0.5	0.1	0.9
Salt to taste	0	0	0	0	0
1/2 cup coriander leaves chopped	2	0.2	0.3	0.1	0.4
2 green chilies finely chopped	3	0.2	0.7	0	0.2
2 tbsp lemon juice	8	0.1	2.5	0	0.6

These are estimates, not dietary advice.

Preparation

Get these tasks done before you start cooking.

Preparing the Vegetables

1
Dice the Potatoes
Boil, peel, and dice the potatoes.
2
Chop Vegetables
Finely chop the onions, tomatoes, and cucumber.
3
Set Aside
Set aside for assembly.

Preparing the Chutneys

1
Make Green Chutney
Blend coriander and mint leaves with green chilies for green chutney.
2
Make Tamarind Chutney
Mix tamarind paste with sugar and spices for tamarind chutney.
3
Adjust Seasoning
Ensure chutneys are smooth and adjust seasoning as needed.
Tip: ⚠ Important: Both chutneys should be well balanced in flavor to ensure the perfect tanginess. 💡 Pro Tip: Add a splash of lemon juice to enhance the chutney’s flavors.

How to Make Tangy Indian Bhel Puri

Total time: 27 min · Yields 4 servings

1
Mix the Base
Combine puffed rice and sev in a large bowl.
2
Toss Vegetables
Toss in the diced potatoes, onions, tomatoes, and cucumber into the base.
3
Add Chutneys
Stir in tamarind and green chutney for full flavor saturation.