Bhelpuri is a type of chaat or small plates of savory snacks, particularly identified with the beaches of Mumbai (Bombay), such as Chowpatty. Bhelpuri is available all across India, and may be known by different names - Bhelpuri in Mumbai, Jhaal Muri in Kolkata. Jhaal Muri (literally "hot puffed rice") is different in that it does not use any tamarind-based chutney in the mix. Bhelpuri ingredients include diced boiled potatoes, chutney dal, coriander powder, grated coconut, and mustard oil. (Other types of cuisines available on the beaches of Mumbai include pani puri, cham cham, Kachoori, ragda, and pav bhaji.)

Bhelpuri was originally a Gujarati fast food. It later got merged with Mumbai culture and became synonymous with Mumbai. Bhelpuri is best consumed as soon as it is made. If left for a while, the juices from the tomatoes, chutneys, etc. combine to render the sev and mamra soggy.

Ingredients

50g sev
50gms coarsely crushed paapri
100g phuliyan, parwal or puffed rice
1 tsp chilli powderr
1 tsp chaat masala
1 small onion, very finely chopped
2 tbsp finely chopped raw mango
2 green chillis, deseeded, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, very finely chopped (adjust to liking)
1/ 2 c finely chopped coriander leavess
juice of 1 lemon
tamarind chutney
mint chutney
salt to taste

Method:

In a bowl, mix all the ingredients together well. Adjust the chilli powder according to taste.

Serve immediately in individual plates.