FOOD LIBRARY

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.