As a peanut butter addict I just can’t stop myself from trying a recipe that has “peanuts” in its title. “Peanuts chutney” might sound complicated but in 15 minutes of work max you’ll get one of the most addicting, tasty and bizarre things you’ll ever make.
Spicy, crunchy, sweet and tasty snack that fits as a quick meal any time of the day – Bhel Puri is one of the most fun and fresh dishes I’ve encountered. Bhel Puri is a type of Chaat and is based on fried puffed rice with vegetables, tamarind chutney and Sev (small fried noodles made of gram flour). Bhel puri is a street food and therefore has lots of versions. In this post I’ll present the version I love best which also include cilantro and mint chutney, yogurt and other surprises.
Tamarind chutney is one of the most common and basic in the Indian kitchen. It is sour, sweet and hot and is sometimes referenced as the “ketchup of India”. This chutney is based on dates and tamarind. Tamarind is a kind of a tree with a pod-like fruit and have a little bit bitter and very sour taste. Usually this chutney is prepared with raw tamarind soaked in water but it is also possible to use a prepared tamarind puree.
Cilantro and mint chutney (also known as “Hari”) is a spicy, a little sweet and very refreshing chutney, which is for a dip or sauce. Green chutney, which is based on cilantro with or without mint, is one of the most common chutneys in Indian dishes and especially in Chaats. Chaat is a snack based on some fried dough with vegetables, spices and sometimes yogurt which is served with various chutneys.
This chutney can be served with various chaat dishes, spread on a sandwitch or served with some meat or fish.