Bhel, The Bombay Street Food

Bhel is one of the most relished of the Bomay street food varieties. An asli Bambaiyya would surely vouch for the taste and satiating quality of this dish. It is an anytime dish. I learnt this way of making this from my Mother-In-Law. She loved it and all the family loves it. I don't know if I can make like her, the original is gone with her!!  Here goes my recipe...

Ingredients
A pack of lighter variety of the puffed rice(Kurmura)
Sev, I prefer the sev a little thicker than the nylon variety
Onions chopped finely
Tomatoes chopped finely
A coarse paste of  green chillies made in the mixi jar with a bit of salt
Tamarind paste
Boiled and mashed potatoes
Finely chopped coriander

For those who like the sweet chutney
 Grind together 4 dates soaked in water, seeds removed and water drained, 3 tspns of tamarind paste, some cumin powder, salt to taste, two teaspoons of jaggery. Make a little thick pouring consistency.

Method
In a mixing bowl, take the required amount of puffed rice, sev, add the onions, tomatoes, chilli, salt, tamarind paste and a little coriander, add all the ingredients in proportion with the puffed rice or as per your taste. We prefer it without the sweet chutney, but those who like it sweet can add the chutney to according to your taste,give this a good mix with your hands, this way it tastes the best. Now serve in a serving bowl topped with more sev and coriander, as you wish. Enjoy this dish for breakfast, lunch, teatime or dinner. It can be had at all times!!