The Paleo Recipe Book

Tuesday, January 22, 2008

Indian Snacks Recipes - Sprout & Fruit Bhel

Sprout & Fruit Bhel

Serves: 4
Preparation time: 15 minutes

Ingredients:

For the sev-marmara:

1 cup marmara (puffed rice)
1/2 cup sev
1/2 tsp. cumin seeds (jeera)
A pinch of asafoetida (hing)
1/4 tsp. turmeric powder (haldi)
1/4 tsp. black salt (sanchal)
1/2 tsp. oil

Other ingredients:

4 tbsps peanuts, boiled
4 tbsps moong sprouts
4 tbsps chopped tomato
4 tbsps chopped apple
2 tbsps chopped raw mango
4 tbsps fresh pomegranate seeds
1/2 cup orange segments
4 tbsps chopped coriander
4 tsps lemon juice
Salt to taste

Method:

1. For the sev-mamara, heat the oil and add the cumin seeds. When they crackle, add the asafoetida, turmeric powder, mamara and mix well.

2. Add the black salt and sev, mix well and cool completely. Store in an air-tight container and use as required.

3. To serve, mix all the ingredients together and serve immediately.