A - Z Indian Street Foods ~ K for Khakra & Chana Bhel

I had thought of posting another Andhra street food for ‘K’ but the recipe was so time consuming that when the time came for action, I neither had the energy nor the inclination to try it. Instead I went for Kalyani’s khakra bhel that was cook free and fuss free. The recipe has been in my bookmarks folder since she posted and I was itching to try it for quite some time now. Bhel must be one of the simple street food fare that can be created at home. With additions, deletions and substitutions of ingredients, one can come up with variations. Khakras, the spicy, toasted flat breads from Western India come in as substitute for flat pooris in this bhel and add a nice crunch along with sev. Khakras come in a lot of flavors and I used the coriander-chilly variety in this bhel. Chickpeas are a nice addition to this bhel besides adding protein factor. I tried her dry / sookha version and enjoyed this yummy bhel. 

Ingredients:

2 khakhras (spicy flattened toasted breads) (I used the coriander-chilly variety.)

1 cup puffed rice / murmura

Boiled and salted chickpeas as needed (black or white variety)

1 green chilli, finely chopped

½ minced Onion (optional)

½ chopped tomato (optional)

Grated or finely chopped raw mango

Green chutney to taste

Dates-Tamarind chutney to taste

Salt to taste

Chaat Masala to taste

Ingredients for topping:

Sev

Finely chopped coriander leaves
Minced onion & tomato if using

Method:

* Crush the khakra into small pieces. Add all the other ingredients except the toppings to a mixing bowl. Mix well and toss once. 

* Taste and adjust the ingredients’ quantities if needed. Top with sev, minced cilantro minced onion and tomato.

* Serve immediately as the puffed rice gets soggy if allowed to sit.

So far, on this series,
A for Aloo Kabli
B for Bajra Vada
C for Chooda Matar
D for Dahi Batata Puri
E for Elaichi - Kesar Lassi
F for Fulwadi
G for Ghugni Chaat
H for Hare Chane Ki Chaat
I for Indori Garaadu Chaat
J for Jamun Bun

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