Puffed Amaranth Bhel Puri Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 Cup puffed amaranth (rajgira)
• 1 tablespoon sesame oil
• 1/4 Cup peanuts
• 1 sprig curry leaves
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 1 small tomato, finely chopped
• 1 small cucumber, finely chopped
• 1 small carrot, grated
• 1/4 Cup pomegranate
• 1 teaspoon cumin powder (jeera powder)
• 1/4 teaspoon Chaat Masala
• 1/4 teaspoon salt or to taste
• 1 lemon, juiced
• handful of fresh coriander leaves, chopped

Instructions

1. 1

   Heat oil in a pan or kadhai. Add peanut and fry till they are crispy.

2. 2

   Add curry leaves and puffed amaranth. Keep the heat low or medium. Fry them also for 2 – 3 minutes or till puffed amaranth releases a nutty aroma and turns slightly golden. Let them cool.

3. 3

   In a large mixing bowl, add all the chopped veggies and coriander. Add the toasted and cooled puffed amaranth. Toss the puffed amaranth with the veggies and herbs.

4. 4

   Sprinkle the chaat masala, cumin powder, and salt. Drizzle the lemon juice over the top. Toss everything quickly with a light hand.

5. 5

   Garnish generously with fresh coriander and pomegranate seeds. Serve Puffed Amaranth Bhel Puri immediately.