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Bhel with Sprouts

4 servings

Source: Recipe by Archana Saraf

A popular Indian dish for snacking or a light meal.

About the Recipe

125 Calories · 3 g Protein · 4 g Fiber
Snack

Ingredients

Makes 4 Servings


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

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. 



Nutrition Facts

Per serving (1/4 of recipe)

Calories: 125
Fat: 3 g
     Saturated Fat: 0 g
     Calories from Fat: 3%
Cholesterol: 0 mg
Protein: 3 g
Carbohydrates: 29 g
Sugar: 9 g
Fiber: 4 g
Sodium: 175 mg
Calcium: 33 mg
Iron: 1 mg
Vitamin C: 67 mg
Beta Carotene: 2,101 mcg
Vitamin E: 0.5 mg
Potassium: 455 mg

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