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Bhel Puri Recipe

Published: Apr 19, 2012 · Modified: Feb 10, 2022 by Shweta Arora · This post may contain affiliate links

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Bhel Puri is a famous Mumbai street food snack made with puffed rice, sev (fried gram flour vermicelli), veggies, flavored with spices, and three types of sweet, spicy, and tangy chutneys. This street-style Bombay Bhel poori is an easy and quick recipe to make at home especially if you have the ingredients ready!!  A low-fat, nutritious, and delicious Indian chaat recipe that is super addictive.

Plate of bhel puri garnished with pomegranate, raw mango and cilantro with chutneys on side

Bhel Puri is a perfect snack when you want something light at the same time satiate your taste buds. It's sweet spicy tangy and so irresistible.

It is one of my go-to snacks with evening chai and reminds me of the Mumbai street-side bhel that we had during our college days.

I keep a ready-made Bhel mix pack stocked in my pantry and freeze the chaat chutneys that way I can whip up bhel quickly when cravings hit. 

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  • About The Recipe
  • Recipe Ingredients
  • How To Make Bhel Puri (Stepwise)
  • Serving Suggestion 
  • Recipe Tips
  • Frequently Asked Questions 
  • More Indian Chaat Recipes
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About The Recipe

Bhel Puri (or Bhel Poori) is a famous Mumbai street food and crunchy, savory Indian chaat recipe, also known as Bhel.

Bhelpuri is made by tossing together crispy puffed rice, crunchies (namkeen) like crushed papdi, peanuts, masala chana dal (spicy fried split chickpeas), veggies like onion, tomato, potato, flavored with chaat masala, three chutneys - sweet tamarind chutney, spicy green chutney, and hot pungent red garlic chutney and finally garnished with lots of cilantro add sev (fried thin gram flour noodles). 

This type of bhel is called wet or "Geeli" bhel and is made with 2-3 kinds of chutneys which add tons of flavor and make the bhel very addictive.  

The other popular kind is known as dry bhel or Sukha Bhel which is made with a special type of dry chutney. 

In Mumbai, the street-side chaat vendors serve bhelpuri in paper cones along with a papdi or two which act as a spoon to eat this delicious bhel puri chaat.  

The other regional variations of Bhel Puri are Jhaal muri from Kolkata and Churumuri from Karnataka

In this post, I am sharing the Mumbai street style wet Bhel Puri recipe with three types of chutneys that you can easily make at home from scratch. 

Recipe Ingredients

Ingredients for bhel puri arranged in bowls on white surface

Puffed rice - Also called 'Murmura' or Kurmura. It is easily available in most Indian grocery stores or online. Alternately you can use the ready-made bhel mix packets (that include papdi and sev) easily available in the grocery stores or online. Use 2-3 cups of Bhel mix in place of just plain puffed rice. 

Veggies - you will need, diced boiled potatoes, finely chopped red onions, and tomatoes.

Papdi - Also known as Puri. For this recipe, we will crush the puri and add as well as use it as a spoon for serving. You can use store-bought or make it at home.

Peanuts - use roasted salted or unsalted peanuts. 

Masala Chana dal - It is a spicy crunchy snack made from spicy fried split chickpeas lentils. You can skip it if it is not available but highly recommend it.  

Red chutney made with dried red chilies and garlic. It adds a spicy and garlicky flavor.

Green chutney made with fresh cilantro and/or mint, ginger, garlic, green chilies. It adds a spicy and fresh herby flavor. You can use just Cilantro Chutney or Cilantro Mint chutney depending on your taste. Add extra green chili while making these chutneys if you like your bhel spicy.

Sweet Chutney made with date, tamarind, jaggery, or sugar. Also known as Meethi Chutney or Khajur imli ki chutney. This gives a sweet and tangy taste.

Sev - These are crispy and fine gram flour noodles also known as nylon sev or nylon vermicelli. 

Seasonings and spices - salt, red chili powder (optional), chaat masala, and lemon juice.

For garnish - Cilantro (coriander leaves) for final touches. In addition, you can also add pomegranate pearls, raw mango pieces (if available) for that street style presentation.

Please refer to the recipe card for exact measurements of ingredients. 

How To Make Bhel Puri (Stepwise)

Preparation

The first step is to make chutneys. You can make them ahead of time by a day or two and refrigerate them or you can buy store-bought ones but highly recommend making these at home. 

You can check these posts on Date Tamarind chutney, Green chutney, and Red Garlic chutney for the details on how to make three types of chaat chutneys. 

The next step is to dry roast the puffed rice in a pan on low heat (5 mins or so) until crispy. 

Boil the potato (can be done ahead of time), peel, and chop it into fine pieces. Similarly, chop the onion, tomato, and raw mango into fine pieces and keep them ready. Gather the rest of the ingredients. 

Once you have the above prep done, making Bhel Puri is super quick. 

Making Bhel Puri

steps for making bhel puri by mixing all the ingredients and three chutneys together

1 - Add the crispy puffed rice to a large mixing bowl, followed by masala chana dal, roasted peanuts, crushed papdi, chopped onion, tomato, potato, spices - salt, chaat masala, and red chili powder (or green chili finely chopped), raw mango pieces, and cilantro.

2 - Add the three chutneys - red garlic chutney, spicy green chutney, and sweet tamarind chutney along with lemon juice. Start with a little, and then add more as required to your taste.

3 and 4 - Finally, add the sev and mix until evenly coated.

Bhel is ready!! Serve as is or garnished with more sev, masala chana dal, raw mango, pomegranate pearls, and cilantro

Side angled close up view of plate full of bhel purii

Serving Suggestion 

Bhel Puri tastes best when served immediately after its assembled or else it will become soggy.

You can prep all the ingredients ahead of time by a day or two and assemble the bhel just before serving.

You can serve it on its own as an appetizer or light meal or with chai during snack time.

Recipe Tips

Use fresh and crispy puffed rice to make bhel. If the puffed rice is not crispy, dry roast and cool it completely before using. 

Alternately you can use the ready-made bhel mix packets (that include papdi and sev) easily available in the grocery stores or online. Use 2-3 cups of Bhel mix in place of just plain puffed rice. 

For all the crunchy stuff, papdi, peanuts, chana dal, and sev make sure they taste and smell fresh. Sometimes even an unexpired pack of these snacks smells rancid so best to check before using. 

Use homemade chutneys, they add more flavor and personal touch compared to store-bought ones. You can easily make them in bulk and refrigerate or freeze them.

Keep all the ingredients ready but mix them just before serving to prevent the bhel from getting soggy.  

You can adjust the spices and amount of chutneys to your taste. If you prefer a slightly sweeter bhel, add more sweet chutney (Meethi bhel) and more green/red chutney for spicy bhel (Tikhi Bhel). 

If you are out of green chutney and feeling lazy to make it, add an addition of finely chopped green chili and cilantro instead. 

This recipe can be easily doubled or tripled.

Frequently Asked Questions 

How to make Jain bhel puri?

To make Jain bhelpuri skip onion and potato in veggies, instead replace them (optional) with other veggies like cucumber or grated carrots. Also, skip the red garlic chutney and green chutney and instead use extra finely chopped green chili, cilantro, and red chili powder.

Is bhel puri gluten-free?

No bhel with puri is not gluten-free since the puri/papdi is made of flour. You can skip papdi to make bhel gluten-free. rest of the ingredients and process remain the same.

Is bhel puri vegan?

Yes, bhel is vegan.

Can I make bhel ahead of time?

No, as it will turn soggy. You can prep all the chutney and ingredients ahead of time but mix just before serving for the best taste and texture results.

How to store leftover bhel?

Leftovers can be stored airtight container in the fridge but it's best consumed immediately within a day as it will get soft and soggy and will be not that crunchy.

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    Dahi Vada - Dahi Bhalla
  • Top view of sev puri on black plate with chutneys and garnishes on side
    Sev Puri
Close up shot of bhel with two papdi tucked in

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Plate of bhel puri garnished with pomegranate, raw mango and cilantro with chutneys on side

Bhel Puri Recipe

Shweta Arora
Bhel Puri is a famous Indian street food snack made with puffed rice, sev (fried gram flour vermicelli), onion, tomato, potato, flavored with spices, and three types of sweet, spicy, and tangy chutneys. This street-style Bombay Bhel poori is a quick, easy low-fat, nutritious, and delicious Indian chaat recipe that is super addictive.
5 from 2 votes
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Prep Time 15 mins
Total Time 15 mins
Course Snack
Cuisine Indian
Servings 3
Calories 135 kcal

Equipment

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Ingredients
  

For Bhel Puri

  • 3 cups puffed rice murmura, mamra
  • 2 tablespoon masala chana dal
  • 2 tablespoon roasted peanuts
  • 5-6 papdi crushed, plus more for serving (optional)
  • ¼ cup red onion finely chopped
  • ¼ cup tomato finely chopped
  • ½ cup potato boiled, peeled and chopped
  • ¼ teaspoon salt optional, adjust to taste
  • ¼ teaspoon chaat masala
  • ¼ teaspoon chilli powder
  • 1-2 tablespoon raw mango finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoon cilantro leaves finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon red garlic chutney
  • 1-2 tablespoon green chutney adjust to taste
  • 4-5 tablespoon date-tamarind chutney
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • ½ cup nylon sev thin

For Garnish

  • Pomegranate pearls, raw mango, Masala chana dal, Sev, and cilantro as needed

Instructions
 

Prep work

  • The first step is to make chutneys. You can make them ahead of time by a day or two and refrigerate them or you can buy store-bought ones but highly recommend making these at home.
  • Boil the potato (can be done ahead of time), peel, and chop it into fine pieces. Similarly, chop the onion and tomatoes into fine pieces and keep them ready. Gather the rest of the ingredients.
  • Dry roast the puffed rice in a pan on low heat (5 mins or so) until crispy.
  • Once you have the above prep done, making Bhel Puri is super quick.

How to make bhel puri

  • To a large mixing bowl, add the crispy puffed rice followed by masala chana dal, roasted peanuts, crushed papdi, chopped onion, tomato, potato, spices - salt, chaat masala, and red chili powder (or green chili finely chopped), raw mango pieces, and cilantro.
  • Add the three chutneys - red garlic chutney, spicy green chutney, and sweet tamarind chutney along with lemon juice. Start with a little, and then add more as required to your taste.
  • Finally, add the sev and mix until evenly coated.
  • Bhel is ready!! Serve as is or garnished with more sev, masala chana dal, raw mango, pomegranate pearls, and cilantro

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Notes

Use fresh and crispy puffed rice to make bhel. If the puffed rice is not crispy, dry roast and cool it completely before using.
Alternately you can use the ready-made bhel mix packets (that include papdi and sev) easily available in the grocery stores or online. Use 2-3 cups of Bhel mix in place of just plain puffed rice. 
For all the crunchy stuff, papdi, peanuts, chana dal, and sev make sure they taste and smell fresh. Sometimes even an unexpired pack of these snacks smells rancid so best to check before using. 
Use homemade chutneys, they add more flavor and personal touch compared to store-bought ones. You can easily make them in bulk and refrigerate or freeze them.
Keep all the ingredients ready but mix them just before serving to prevent the bhel from getting soggy.  
You can adjust the spices and amount of chutneys to your taste. If you prefer a slightly sweeter bhel, add more sweet chutney (Meethi bhel) and more green/red chutney for spicy bhel (Tikhi Bhel). 
If you are out of green chutney and feeling lazy to make it, add an addition of finely chopped green chili and cilantro instead. 
This recipe can be easily doubled or tripled.
A quick hack, keep a ready-made Bhel mix pack in your pantry and freeze chutneys as that way you can make bhel really quick. 

Nutrition

Calories: 135kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 229mg | Potassium: 282mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 225IU | Vitamin C: 13mg | Calcium: 18mg | Iron: 5mg
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Update Notes: This post was originally published on Apr 19, 2012, but was republished with, step by step instructions, new photos, tips, and a video in Feb of 2022.

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  1. Muz The Devil

    November 13, 2012 at 9:37 am

    Your post is really amazing.
    www.bhelpurihouse.com

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  2. Shweta in the Kitchen

    September 15, 2012 at 5:46 pm

    Thanks Sherin 🙂

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  3. Sherin Deepu

    September 09, 2012 at 11:46 am

    Wow my favourite. Happy to follow u dear
    Sherin

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  4. Jillu

    June 05, 2012 at 6:22 am

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  5. Sneha S

    April 20, 2012 at 4:44 pm

    I will definitely try this at home.
    Looks yummy & instant!!!

    Reply
  6. ram sadekar

    April 20, 2012 at 3:56 am

    Its a nice taste satisfying recipe for any time break fast. Waiting for your next...ram sadekar

    Reply
  7. Anonymous

    April 19, 2012 at 3:53 pm

    Thanks for sharing this recipe..
    it is very instant to make..
    i will also try this..

    Cheers!!
    Garima

    Reply

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