Bhel puri facts for kids
Bhelpuri
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| Type | Snack, chaat |
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| Place of origin | India |
| Region or state | Maharashtra, Nepal, Gujarat, Odisha, Bengal, Mysore, Karnataka |
| Main ingredients | Puffed rice, sev |
| Variations | Sevpuri, dahi bhelpuri, sev papdi chaat |
Bhelpuri is a yummy, savory snack from India. It's a type of chaat, which means a savory street food. It's made with puffed rice, fresh vegetables, and a tangy tamarind sauce. It's super crunchy!
Many people think of Bhelpuri as a 'beach snack'. It's very popular on the beaches of Mumbai, like Chowpatty and Juhu. Some say it was first made at a restaurant called Vithal. This restaurant was close to the big train station in Mumbai, Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus.
Another idea is that the Gujarati community in Mumbai created it. They took a simple North Indian chaat and added many exciting flavors to it. Soon, Gujarati homemakers started making it. They created new versions like pakodi puri. As Bhelpuri became more popular, different regions in India made their own special versions.
The original Mumbai recipe has now spread across most of India. People in different places have changed it a bit to use ingredients they have. For example, dry bhel is made from bhadang. This is a spicy snack from Western Maharashtra. People eat it with onions, coriander, and lemon juice.
The Bengali version of Bhelpuri is called jhalmuri. This name means "spicy puffed rice." In Karnataka, a local version of Bhelpuri is known as churumuri.
What's in Bhelpuri?
Bhelpuri is usually made from puffed rice and sev. Sev is a fried snack that looks like thin noodles. It's made from besan flour. These are mixed with potatoes, onions, and a special spice mix called chaat masala. It also has different chutneys and other fried snacks.
Bhelpuri has a great mix of flavors. It can be sweet, salty, tart, and spicy all at once! It also has different textures. The puffed rice and fried sev make it crispy and crunchy. Other common ingredients include tomatoes and chilis. In northern India, recipes often include boiled potatoes cut into small pieces.
See also
In Spanish: Bhelpuri para niños
