Bhel Puri
Indian Indian - Curries and Gravies

Bhel Puri

Est. Time: 35-45 min  •  6 Preparation Steps

Chef's Menu Description

Hand-stretched artisan flatbread baked against the searing clay walls of the tandoor, brushed with golden butter and fresh herbs.

Ingredients

  • • 1 cup dried white peas, soaked overnight
  • • 2 tbsp oil
  • • 1 tsp cumin seeds
  • • 1 onion, finely chopped
  • • 1 tbsp grated ginger
  • • 2 green chilies, chopped
  • • 2 tomatoes, pureed
  • • 1/2 tsp turmeric
  • • 1 tsp red chili powder

Preparation Steps

1
Phase 1

Pressure cook the peas with the turmeric and salt until soft.

2
Phase 2

Heat the oil and splutter the cumin seeds.

3
Phase 3

Saute the onion, ginger, and green chilies until golden.

4
Phase 4

Add the tomato puree and red chili powder; cook until the oil separates.

5
Phase 5

Add the peas with enough water to make a thick gravy and simmer for 10 minutes.

6
Phase 6

Serve hot over rice patties or with puris.