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Have you tasted this viral Kurkure bhel recipe yet?

This tantalising snack is a quick fix for those little hunger pangs in the evening

It’s the era of fusion food, right? While some combinations might seem ordinary, others just strike the perfect chord. Recently, the Instagram account @the_eatman shared a reel featuring Kurmure Bhel with a twist — puffed rice was swapped out for Kurkure, creating a unique Kurkure Bhel. The reel has garnered millions of views, and the recipe looks like the perfect accompaniment to your evening cuppa. Here’s how you can try it yourself:

Ingredients:

• Kurkure - Masala Munch: 100 gm packet
• Masala chana: 1 tsp
• Roasted peanuts: 1 tsp
• Sev (fine): 1 tbsp
• Chaat masala: 1/4 tsp
• Cumin powder (pan-roasted): a pinch
• Coriander powder (pan-roasted): a pinch
• Black salt: a pinch
• Potato (boiled, peeled and diced): 1 pc
• Onion (finely chopped): 1 pc
• Tomato (finely chopped): 1 pc
• Fresh coriander leaves (with tender stems, finely chopped): 4-5 stems
• Green coriander and mint chutney (prepared fresh with tamarind, jaggery and dates): 1 tbsp
• Tamarind, jaggery and dates chutney (prepared fresh): 1 tbsp
• Lemon juice: as per taste

Method:

• In a bowl, take some Kurkure and add boiled potato, onion, tomato and all the dry masalas. Mix well to coat evenly
• Add the green coriander and mint chutney, tamarind, and dates chutney, along with lemon juice. Blend all ingredients thoroughly
• Plate the mixture and garnish with fine sev and coriander leaves, and serve immediately

– Jaismita Alexander