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How to Make Watermelon Bhel – Refreshing Indian Chaat

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Watermelon Bhel

Cultural Context

Watermelon Bhel is a refreshing twist on the traditional Indian street food, Bhel Puri, which typically features puffed rice, vegetables, and tangy chutneys. This variation incorporates juicy watermelon, making it a perfect summer snack that balances sweet and savory flavors. It's often enjoyed at gatherings and festivals, showcasing the versatility of Indian chaat. Today, Watermelon Bhel is embraced in various forms across India and beyond, appealing to those seeking lighter, fruit-based snacks.

IndianINappetizer
15 min
easy
4 servings
Servings4
2 cups puffed rice
1 cup wheat crackers
1 cup chickpea noodles (sev)
1 cup peanuts
1 cup watermelon rind
4 cups watermelon
1 avocado
1/2 cup fresh mint
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 cup mint cilantro chutney
1/2 cup pitted dates
1/4 cup tamarind
1 teaspoon black salt
1 tablespoon chaat masala

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

puffed rice

🥗Healthier: baked rice chips

💰Cheaper: popcorn

Baked rice chips provide a similar crunch with less oil.

chaat masala

🥗Healthier: cumin powder

💰Cheaper: garam masala

Cumin powder offers a similar flavor profile with fewer calories.

sev

🥗Healthier: roasted chickpeas

💰Cheaper: crispy noodles

Roasted chickpeas add crunch with more protein.

green chilies

🥗Healthier: jalapeños

💰Cheaper: red pepper flakes

Jalapeños provide a similar heat with a different flavor.

1

Start by mixing all the dry ingredients in a bowl.

2

Add puffed rice, wheat crackers, and chickpea noodles (sev) to the bowl.

3

Incorporate peanuts into the mixture.

4

Add watermelon rind and the sweet red part of the watermelon to the bowl.

5

Scoop some avocado into the mixture.

6

Tear fresh mint and add it to the bowl.

7

Drizzle a touch of olive oil over the mixture.

8

Add mint cilantro chutney to the bowl.

9

Incorporate crushed pitted dates and tamarind for sweetness and tartness.

10

Sprinkle black salt and chaat masala over the mixture and mix slowly.

11

Serve immediately as it doesn't have a shelf life.

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetariangluten-free

Allergens

peanuts

Also Known As

Watermelon ChaatBhel Puri with Watermelon

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