Rice Puffs Bhel

Ingredients(for 1 medium bowl per serving)

• 2 cups Murmura (puffed rice) (crispy, fresh)
• 1 small Onion (finely chopped, piyaz)
• 1 medium Tomato (finely chopped, tamatar)
• 1 small Boiled potato (aloo, diced)
• 1/2 medium Cucumber (finely chopped, kheera)
• 1 Green chili (finely chopped, hari mirch) - optional
• 2 tbsp Roasted peanuts (moongphali)
• 2 tbsp Sev (thin gram flour noodles, optional) - optional
• 2 tbsp Fresh coriander leaves (finely chopped, dhania)
• 2 tbsp Tamarind chutney (imli ki chutney)
• 1 tbsp Green chutney (hari chutney (coriander-mint)) - optional
• 1 tsp Chaat masala
• 1/2 tsp Black salt (kala namak)
• 1 tbsp Lemon juice (nimbu ka ras)

Instructions

1. 1

   In a large mixing bowl, add the murmura (puffed rice). Ensure it's fresh and crisp for best texture.

   1 minute

   Dry roast the murmura for 2-3 minutes on low heat if it feels soft.

2. 2

   Add finely chopped onions, tomatoes, boiled potatoes, and cucumber to the murmura.

   3 minutes

   Chop veggies just before mixing to retain crunch.

3. 3

   Mix in roasted peanuts for extra protein and crunch. Add green chili if you prefer some heat.

   2 minutes

   Adjust green chili according to your spice preference.

4. 4

   Add tamarind chutney and green chutney for tang and freshness. Sprinkle chaat masala, black salt, and lemon juice over the mixture.

   2 minutes

   Taste and balance chutneys for desired sweet-sour flavor.