Bhel with Sprouts

About the Recipe

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. 

   
   
   

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