Prawn & Sausage Bhel

 

          Bhel Puri is a very popular Mumbai style street food / chaat liked by young and old alike. This is my favourite too. The main ingredient is puffed rice, which is served along with chopped onion, boiled potatoes, tomatoes, chilies, sev, papdi, farsan and various types of spicy and tangy chutneys. 

          However, I gave a slight twist by adding some sautéed prawns and chicken sausages. I skipped the chutneys though and kept it dry. It turned out super yummy and appetizing. This fusion non-veg. bhel is a must try recipe. Instead of the mandatory chutneys, I relished with some chili mayo and it turned out to be a mind blowing combo. So do give it a try and I'm sure you'll enjoy this delectable chaat.

          You can enjoy this bhel as a snack or anytime of the day. In fact, I sometimes like to have it as a light dinner. 

          It is an absolutely easy recipe and best enjoyed immediately before it turns soggy. Apart from the ingredients I used, you can also add sprouts, chopped bell pepper, capsicum or dry fruits.

• 10-12 prawns, deveined & cleaned 
• 2-3 chicken sausages, sliced
• 1-2 tbsp. oil
• pinch of salt, turmeric powder and red chili powder
• 2-3 cups puffed rice 
• 2 tbsp.  fine sev (savoury noodles)
• 8-10 small papdis, crushed
• 2 tbsp. mixture (farsan)
• 2 tbsp. plain boondi
• 2 tbsp. roasted peanuts
• 1-2 tbsp. roasted chana dal
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 tomato, chopped
• 1/2 cup cucumber, chopped
• 1 small potato, boiled & chopped
• 1/4 cup kabuli chana, boiled
• 1-2 green chilies, chopped
• 2-3 tbsp. coriander leaves, chopped
• 2 tbsp. fresh grated coconut 
• 1/2 tsp. red chili flakes
• pinch of salt 
• 1/2 tsp. roasted cumin powder
• 1/2 tsp. chaat masala 
• 1 tsp. lime juice

          Marinate the prawns with a pinch of salt, turmeric powder and red chili powder for 5-10 minutes. 

          Meanwhile, heat oil in a pan and sauté the sliced sausages till light brown. Keep aside. In the same oil stir fry the prawns for 2-3 minutes. Drain and keep aside to cool down. 

          In a large bowl, mix together all the mentioned ingredients. Transfer to a serving bowl or individual bowls and serve immediately for a yummy evening snack. 

Bhel Puri (Mumbai Street Snack)

          This is a famous and a yummy Mumbai style street food / chaat liked by all I am sure. This is my favourite too. The main ingredient is puffed rice which is served along with boiled potatoes, tomatoes, onion, chilies, sev, papdi and different types of spicy and tangy chutneys. 

          It goes very well as a snack or can be enjoyed anytime of the day. In fact it can be had as a light dinner too. It is a very easy recipe where you need to just combine all the ingredients and have them as quickly as possible before it gets soggy. Make it at home now by following my simple and an easy step by step pictorial recipe to prepare it.

• 2-3 cups puffed rice, slightly dry roasted & cooled
• 1/2 cup mixture / farsan
• 5-6 papdis, crushed
• 1/2 cup fine sev (savoury noodles)
• 1/2 cup boiled potatoes, chopped
• 1/2 cup tomatoes, chopped
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1-2 green chilies, chopped
• 1/2 cup coriander leaves, chopped
• 2-3 tbsp. roasted peanuts
• 1/2 tsp. red chili powder
• 1/2-1 tsp. cumin powder
• 1/2-1 tsp. pepper powder
• 1/2-1 tsp. chaat masala 
• pinch of salt
• 1 tsp. lime juice
• sweet tamarind chutney as required
• green chutney as required
• red chili-garlic chutney as required 
• 1 tsp. each of coriander leaves and sev to garnish

          In a bowl, mix together all the ingredients (except the chutneys). Now add in 2-3 tsp. each of the chutneys and give it a quick stir.

          Transfer to a serving bowl or in individual bowls. Garnish with coriander leaves and sev. Lastly drizzle some of the chutneys and serve immediately for a delicious evening snack.

                                Mix together puffed rice, farsan & crushed papdis.

                                Add sev, onions,

                                boiled potatoes, tomatoes, green chilies,

                                peanuts, coriander leaves,

                                all dry spices

                                and the chutneys.

                                Mix everything well.

                            Serve, garnish with sev, coriander leaves & a drizzle of chutneys.