Tuesday, May 4, 2010

Bhel Poori

Sweet Chutney
Ingredients:
Dates - 250 gms
Tamarind - 100 gms
Jaggery - 200 gms
Cumin Powder - 1 tsp.
Chilly Powder - 1/2 tsp.
Salt - 1 pinch
Water - 2 cups
Method
Add the dates, tamarind, jaggery, and water to a thick-bottomed pan, and boil for 12-15 mts. Allow to cool. Blend in a mixie and strain through a large-holed strainer. The extract should have dosa batter consistency. Add the salt, chilly powder, and cumin powder, place on stove, and bring to boil. Allow to cool and store. This chutney can be refrigerated and used for 3-4 weeks.
Spicy chutney
Ingredients
Green chillies - 50 gms
Ginger - 2-inch piece
Coriander - 1 small bunch
Mint leaves - 10-15
Cumin seeds - 1 tsp
Coconut - 1 tablespoon
Salt to taste
Jaggery - 1 tsp
Juice of 1 medium-sized lemon
Blend all ingredients except the lemon juice in a mixie. Empty the chutney in a clean dry container. Add the lemon juice and mix well. This chutney can be refrigerated and used for 2-3 days.
Bhel Puri
Ingreedients
Puffed rice
Fine sev
Pani puri puris
Sweet chutney
Spicy chutney
Finely chopped onions
Finely chopped mangoes
Finely chopped boiled potatoes (nearly mashed)
Finely chopped coriander leaves
In a large mixing bowl add the dry ingredients (crush the puris and add them), the vegetables, and the two chutneys. Mix well and serve.
All the best! :-)