Bhel with Sprouts

About the Recipe

Ingredients

Makes 4 Servings

3 c (14 g) puffed rice or kurmura
3/4 c (42 g) green moong (bean) sprouts
1/2 c (39 g) finely chopped red onion
2 green chilies or 1/2-1 serrano pepper, minced
1/2 c (8 g) cilantro, chopped
3/4 c (105 g) boiled and finely diced potatoes
3/4 c (67 g) grated carrot
3/4 c (89 g) thinly sliced cucumber
1/2 c (100 g) very finely chopped tomato
1/4 tsp (1.2 mL) chaat masala
1/2 tsp (2.5 mL) red chili powder
1 tsp (5 mL) lemon/lime juice
Iodized salt
4 dates, soaked in water about 15 minutes until soft and seeded
1 tsp (5 mL) tamarind extract

Directions

1. In a bowl, add sprouts, chili powder, chaat masala, and salt (if using) and stir to combine.

   
   
   

2. Steam these sprouts for 2-3 minutes. Set aside to cool completely. 

   
   
   

3. To put together the bhel, in a large bowl mix all the ingredients including spices, cooled steamed sprouts, and date-tamarind chutney. Add salt to taste. 

   
   
   

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