Vegan Bottle Gourd Bhel (Light)

Ingredients

• 2 cups puffed rice (murmura)
• 1.5 cups grated bottle gourd (lauki)
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 1 small tomato, diced
• 2 tbsp roasted peanuts
• 2 tbsp coriander chutney
• 1 tbsp tamarind chutney
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 2 tbsp chopped coriander
• 1/2 tsp chaat masala

Preparation

1. Rinse and thoroughly drain puffed rice; keep crisp.
2. Grate bottle gourd; squeeze lightly to remove excess water.
3. Mix onion, tomato, peanuts, and grated lauki in a bowl.
4. Add puffed rice, both chutneys, lemon, and chaat masala.
5. Toss gently until evenly coated; finish with coriander.
6. Serve immediately in a bowl while still light and crunchy.