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	The original Mumbai recipe has spread to most parts of India, where it has been modified to suit local food availability. Dry bhel is made from bhadang, a spicy [[List of snack foods from the Indian subcontinent\|namkeen]] from Western Maharashtra, and is consumed after garnishing with onions, coriander and lemon juice.<ref>{{Cite web\|title=Buy Bhadang bhel, Order Bhadang bhel Online in India at Hariom Sweets Shop\|url=https://www.hariomsweets.in/bhadang-bhel.html\|access-date=2020-08-12\|website=www.hariomsweets.in}}</ref> The [[Bengali cuisine\|Bengali]] variant of bhelpuri is called ''[[jhalmuri]]'' (meaning "spicy puffed rice").<ref>{{Cite web\|title=Jhal Muri Recipe: How to Make Jhal Muri Recipe {{!}} Homemade Jhal Muri Recipe\|url=https://recipes.timesofindia.com/us/recipes/jhal-muri/rs55129660.cms\|access-date=2020-08-12\|website=recipes.timesofindia.com\|language=en}}</ref> A native [[Mangalore]] variant of bhelpuri is known as ''churumuri'' or ''churmuri'' in [[Mangalore]].<ref>{{cite web\|title=What is churumuri\|url=http://churumuri.wordpress.com/what-is-churumuri/\|work=Churumuri\|access-date=18 December 2013}}</ref>		The original Mumbai recipe has spread to most parts of India, where it has been modified to suit local food availability. Dry bhel is made from bhadang, a spicy [[List of snack foods from the Indian subcontinent\|namkeen]] from Western Maharashtra, and is consumed after garnishing with onions, coriander and lemon juice.<ref>{{Cite web\|title=Buy Bhadang bhel, Order Bhadang bhel Online in India at Hariom Sweets Shop\|url=https://www.hariomsweets.in/bhadang-bhel.html\|access-date=2020-08-12\|website=www.hariomsweets.in}}</ref> The [[Bengali cuisine\|Bengali]] variant of bhelpuri is called ''[[jhalmuri]]'' (meaning "spicy puffed rice").<ref>{{Cite web\|title=Jhal Muri Recipe: How to Make Jhal Muri Recipe {{!}} Homemade Jhal Muri Recipe\|url=https://recipes.timesofindia.com/us/recipes/jhal-muri/rs55129660.cms\|access-date=2020-08-12\|website=recipes.timesofindia.com\|language=en}}</ref> A native [[Mangalore]] variant of bhelpuri is known as ''churumuri'' or ''churmuri'' in [[Mangalore]].<ref>{{cite web\|title=What is churumuri\|url=http://churumuri.wordpress.com/what-is-churumuri/\|work=Churumuri\|access-date=18 December 2013}}</ref>

	== History ==		== History ==
	[[File:Bangladeshi bhelpuri.jpg\|thumb\|A Bangladeshi-type bhelpuri served on Bengali newspaper.]]		[[File:Bangladeshi bhelpuri.jpg\|thumb\|A Bangladeshi-type bhelpuri served on Bengali newspaper.]]

	There is no clear mention or record of when and where or by whom bhelpuri was first prepared, but it likely originated with migrant workers from Uttar Pradesh, living in Mumbai.		There is no clear mention or record of when and where or by whom bhelpuri was first prepared, but it likely originated with migrant workers from Uttar Pradesh, living in Mumbai.

	== Commonly used ingredients ==		== Commonly used ingredients ==
	[[File:Bhel Preparation.jpg\|thumb\|Home made bhelpuri]]		[[File:Bhel Preparation.jpg\|thumb\|Home made bhelpuri]]
	Bhelpuri is made from puffed rice and [[sev (food)\|sev]] (a fried snack shaped like thin noodles made from [[Gram flour\|besan]] flour) mixed with potatoes, [[onion]]s, [[chat masala]] and [[chutney]] and a mixture of other fried snacks as the base of the snack.<ref>[http://cooks.ndtv.com/recipe/show/bhel-puri-99035 Bhel puri]</ref> Bhelpuri has a balance of sweet, salty, tart and spicy flavors, with different textures as well, including crispy and crunchy from the puffed rice and fried sev. Other commonly used ingredients include [[tomato]]es and [[chile pepper\|chili]]s added to the base. In northern India recipes also include boiled potatoes cut into small pieces.<ref>{{cite book\|last=Harpham\|first=[editor Zoë\|title=The essential rice cookbook\|year=2004\|publisher=Murdoch Books\|location=Sydney (N.S.W.)\|isbn=1-74045-540-1\|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=89FCgFFXj6wC&q=bhel+puri+is+a+chaat&pg=PA149}}</ref>		Bhelpuri is made from puffed rice and [[sev (food)\|sev]] (a fried snack shaped like thin noodles made from [[Gram flour\|besan]] flour) mixed with potatoes, [[onion]]s, [[chat masala]] and [[chutney]] and a mixture of other fried snacks as the base of the snack.<ref>[http://cooks.ndtv.com/recipe/show/bhel-puri-99035 Bhel puri]</ref> Bhelpuri has a balance of sweet, salty, tart and spicy flavors, with different textures as well, including crispy and crunchy from the puffed rice and fried sev. Other commonly used ingredients include [[tomato]]es and [[chile pepper\|chili]]s added to the base. In northern India recipes also include boiled potatoes cut into small pieces.<ref>{{cite book\|last=Harpham\|first=[editor Zoë\|title=The essential rice cookbook\|year=2004\|publisher=Murdoch Books\|location=Sydney (N.S.W.)\|isbn=1-74045-540-1\|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=89FCgFFXj6wC&q=bhel+puri+is+a+chaat&pg=PA149}}</ref>

	Different chutneys impart a sweet, tangy or spicy flavour. There are two popular chutneys used: a dark brown sweet one made mainly from dates and tamarind ([[Sooth (chutney)\|''saunth'' chutney]]) and a green spicy chutney made from [[coriander]], mint leaves and green chillies.		Different chutneys impart a sweet, tangy or spicy flavour. There are two popular chutneys used: a dark brown sweet one made mainly from dates and tamarind ([[Sooth (chutney)\|''saunth'' chutney]]) and a green spicy chutney made from [[coriander]], mint leaves and green chillies.

	=== Variations ===		=== Variations ===
	[[File:S. P. D. P.jpg\|alt=Dahi Bhel Puri\|thumb\|201x201px\|Bhelpuri with dahi on top]]		[[File:S. P. D. P.jpg\|alt=Dahi Bhel Puri\|thumb\|201x201px\|Bhelpuri with dahi on top]]
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	* Sev [[Papri chaat\|papdi chaat]] - similar to sevpuri but with multiple types of chutney, potatoes, and [[chat masala]].		* Sev [[Papri chaat\|papdi chaat]] - similar to sevpuri but with multiple types of chutney, potatoes, and [[chat masala]].
	* [[Churmuri]] - finely cut pieces of onion, tomato, coriander leaves along with chilli powder are mixed, adding a few drops of coconut oil. Sometimes fried or roasted groundnuts may be added.		* [[Churmuri]] - finely cut pieces of onion, tomato, coriander leaves along with chilli powder are mixed, adding a few drops of coconut oil. Sometimes fried or roasted groundnuts may be added.

	== Serving ==		== Serving ==
	[[File:Indian cuisine-Chaat-Bhelpuri-01.jpg\|thumb\|200px\|A street-side vendor preparing Bhelpuri]]		[[File:Indian cuisine-Chaat-Bhelpuri-01.jpg\|thumb\|200px\|A street-side vendor preparing Bhelpuri]]
	Bhel puri can be served in many ways, and in cafes and restaurants it is served on a plate but as a [[street food]], it is commonly served in a paper folded in the form of a cone and is consumed using a paper spoon or by the [[Papri chaat\|papdi]] which is itself an edible component of the bhel puri.		Bhel puri can be served in many ways, and in cafes and restaurants it is served on a plate but as a [[street food]], it is commonly served in a paper folded in the form of a cone and is consumed using a paper spoon or by the [[Papri chaat\|papdi]] which is itself an edible component of the bhel puri.

	== See also ==		== See also ==
	* [[Chotpoti]]		* [[Chotpoti]]
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	* [[Sev mamra]]		* [[Sev mamra]]
	* [[Ghugni]]		* [[Ghugni]]

	== References ==		== References ==
	{{Reflist}}		{{Reflist}}

	{{Indian Dishes}}		{{Indian Dishes}}
	{{Mumbai topics}}		{{Mumbai topics}}
	{{Street food}}		{{Street food}}

	[[Category:Indian snack foods]]		[[Category:Indian snack foods]]
	[[Category:Jharkhandi cuisine]]		[[Category:Jharkhandi cuisine]]

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	The original Mumbai recipe has spread to most parts of India, where it has been modified to suit local food availability. Dry bhel is made from bhadang, a spicy [[List of snack foods from the Indian subcontinent\|namkeen]] from Western Maharashtra, and is consumed after garnishing with onions, coriander and lemon juice.<ref>{{Cite web\|title=Buy Bhadang bhel, Order Bhadang bhel Online in India at Hariom Sweets Shop\|url=https://www.hariomsweets.in/bhadang-bhel.html\|access-date=2020-08-12\|website=www.hariomsweets.in}}</ref> The [[Bengali cuisine\|Bengali]] variant of bhelpuri is called ''[[jhalmuri]]'' (meaning "spicy puffed rice").<ref>{{Cite web\|title=Jhal Muri Recipe: How to Make Jhal Muri Recipe {{!}} Homemade Jhal Muri Recipe\|url=https://recipes.timesofindia.com/us/recipes/jhal-muri/rs55129660.cms\|access-date=2020-08-12\|website=recipes.timesofindia.com\|language=en}}</ref> A native [[Mangalore]] variant of bhelpuri is known as ''churumuri'' or ''churmuri'' in [[Mangalore]].<ref>{{cite web\|title=What is churumuri\|url=http://churumuri.wordpress.com/what-is-churumuri/\|work=Churumuri\|access-date=18 December 2013}}</ref>		The original Mumbai recipe has spread to most parts of India, where it has been modified to suit local food availability. Dry bhel is made from bhadang, a spicy [[List of snack foods from the Indian subcontinent\|namkeen]] from Western Maharashtra, and is consumed after garnishing with onions, coriander and lemon juice.<ref>{{Cite web\|title=Buy Bhadang bhel, Order Bhadang bhel Online in India at Hariom Sweets Shop\|url=https://www.hariomsweets.in/bhadang-bhel.html\|access-date=2020-08-12\|website=www.hariomsweets.in}}</ref> The [[Bengali cuisine\|Bengali]] variant of bhelpuri is called ''[[jhalmuri]]'' (meaning "spicy puffed rice").<ref>{{Cite web\|title=Jhal Muri Recipe: How to Make Jhal Muri Recipe {{!}} Homemade Jhal Muri Recipe\|url=https://recipes.timesofindia.com/us/recipes/jhal-muri/rs55129660.cms\|access-date=2020-08-12\|website=recipes.timesofindia.com\|language=en}}</ref> A native [[Mangalore]] variant of bhelpuri is known as ''churumuri'' or ''churmuri'' in [[Mangalore]].<ref>{{cite web\|title=What is churumuri\|url=http://churumuri.wordpress.com/what-is-churumuri/\|work=Churumuri\|access-date=18 December 2013}}</ref>

	== History ==		== History ==
	[[File:Bangladeshi bhelpuri.jpg\|thumb\|A Bangladeshi-type bhelpuri served on Bengali newspaper.]]		[[File:Bangladeshi bhelpuri.jpg\|thumb\|A Bangladeshi-type bhelpuri served on Bengali newspaper.]]

	There is no clear mention or record of when and where or by whom bhelpuri was first prepared, but it likely originated with migrant workers from Uttar Pradesh, living in Mumbai.		There is no clear mention or record of when and where or by whom bhelpuri was first prepared, but it likely originated with migrant workers from Uttar Pradesh, living in Mumbai.

	== Commonly used ingredients ==		== Commonly used ingredients ==
	[[File:Bhel Preparation.jpg\|thumb\|Home made bhelpuri]]		[[File:Bhel Preparation.jpg\|thumb\|Home made bhelpuri]]
	Bhelpuri is made from puffed rice and [[sev (food)\|sev]] (a fried snack shaped like thin noodles made from [[Gram flour\|besan]] flour) mixed with potatoes, [[onion]]s, [[chat masala]] and [[chutney]] and a mixture of other fried snacks as the base of the snack.<ref>[http://cooks.ndtv.com/recipe/show/bhel-puri-99035 Bhel puri]</ref> Bhelpuri has a balance of sweet, salty, tart and spicy flavors, with different textures as well, including crispy and crunchy from the puffed rice and fried sev. Other commonly used ingredients include [[tomato]]es and [[chile pepper\|chili]]s added to the base. In northern India recipes also include boiled potatoes cut into small pieces.<ref>{{cite book\|last=Harpham\|first=[editor Zoë\|title=The essential rice cookbook\|year=2004\|publisher=Murdoch Books\|location=Sydney (N.S.W.)\|isbn=1-74045-540-1\|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=89FCgFFXj6wC&q=bhel+puri+is+a+chaat&pg=PA149}}</ref>		Bhelpuri is made from puffed rice and [[sev (food)\|sev]] (a fried snack shaped like thin noodles made from [[Gram flour\|besan]] flour) mixed with potatoes, [[onion]]s, [[chat masala]] and [[chutney]] and a mixture of other fried snacks as the base of the snack.<ref>[http://cooks.ndtv.com/recipe/show/bhel-puri-99035 Bhel puri]</ref> Bhelpuri has a balance of sweet, salty, tart and spicy flavors, with different textures as well, including crispy and crunchy from the puffed rice and fried sev. Other commonly used ingredients include [[tomato]]es and [[chile pepper\|chili]]s added to the base. In northern India recipes also include boiled potatoes cut into small pieces.<ref>{{cite book\|last=Harpham\|first=[editor Zoë\|title=The essential rice cookbook\|year=2004\|publisher=Murdoch Books\|location=Sydney (N.S.W.)\|isbn=1-74045-540-1\|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=89FCgFFXj6wC&q=bhel+puri+is+a+chaat&pg=PA149}}</ref>

	Different chutneys impart a sweet, tangy or spicy flavour. There are two popular chutneys used: a dark brown sweet one made mainly from dates and tamarind ([[Sooth (chutney)\|''saunth'' chutney]]) and a green spicy chutney made from [[coriander]], mint leaves and green chillies.		Different chutneys impart a sweet, tangy or spicy flavour. There are two popular chutneys used: a dark brown sweet one made mainly from dates and tamarind ([[Sooth (chutney)\|''saunth'' chutney]]) and a green spicy chutney made from [[coriander]], mint leaves and green chillies.

	=== Variations ===		=== Variations ===
	[[File:S. P. D. P.jpg\|alt=Dahi Bhel Puri\|thumb\|201x201px\|Bhelpuri with dahi on top]]		[[File:S. P. D. P.jpg\|alt=Dahi Bhel Puri\|thumb\|201x201px\|Bhelpuri with dahi on top]]
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	* Sev [[Papri chaat\|papdi chaat]] - similar to sevpuri but with multiple types of chutney, potatoes, and [[chat masala]].		* Sev [[Papri chaat\|papdi chaat]] - similar to sevpuri but with multiple types of chutney, potatoes, and [[chat masala]].
	* [[Churmuri]] - finely cut pieces of onion, tomato, coriander leaves along with chilli powder are mixed, adding a few drops of coconut oil. Sometimes fried or roasted groundnuts may be added.		* [[Churmuri]] - finely cut pieces of onion, tomato, coriander leaves along with chilli powder are mixed, adding a few drops of coconut oil. Sometimes fried or roasted groundnuts may be added.

	== Serving ==		== Serving ==
	[[File:Indian cuisine-Chaat-Bhelpuri-01.jpg\|thumb\|200px\|A street-side vendor preparing Bhelpuri]]		[[File:Indian cuisine-Chaat-Bhelpuri-01.jpg\|thumb\|200px\|A street-side vendor preparing Bhelpuri]]
	Bhel puri can be served in many ways, and in cafes and restaurants it is served on a plate but as a [[street food]], it is commonly served in a paper folded in the form of a cone and is consumed using a paper spoon or by the [[Papri chaat\|papdi]] which is itself an edible component of the bhel puri.		Bhel puri can be served in many ways, and in cafes and restaurants it is served on a plate but as a [[street food]], it is commonly served in a paper folded in the form of a cone and is consumed using a paper spoon or by the [[Papri chaat\|papdi]] which is itself an edible component of the bhel puri.

	== See also ==		== See also ==
	* [[Chotpoti]]		* [[Chotpoti]]
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	* [[Sev mamra]]		* [[Sev mamra]]
	* [[Ghugni]]		* [[Ghugni]]

	== References ==		== References ==
	{{Reflist}}		{{Reflist}}

	{{Indian Dishes}}		{{Indian Dishes}}
	{{Mumbai topics}}		{{Mumbai topics}}
	{{Street food}}		{{Street food}}

	[[Category:Indian snack foods]]		[[Category:Indian snack foods]]
	[[Category:Jharkhandi cuisine]]		[[Category:Jharkhandi cuisine]]

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{{short description|Indian snack}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=January 2019}}
{{Use Indian English|date=January 2019}}
{{More citations needed|date=January 2017}}

{{Infobox prepared food
| title = Bhelpuri
| image = Indian cuisine-Chaat-Bhelpuri-03.jpg
| image_size = 250px
| caption =Bhelpuri
| alternate_name = Bhel ([[Maharashtra]]), ([[Gujarat]]), Bhelpuri ([[West Bengal]]), Bhela, Churu Muri / Churmuri (Karnataka),<ref>{{cite web|title=Churmuri|url=http://www.tasteofmysore.com/2013/04/churumuri-bhel-puri.html|work=The taste of Mysore|access-date=18 December 2013}}</ref> Bhel (Magahi, Bhojpuri, Maithili, Awadhi), Belfuri ([[Sylhet region|Sylhet]]), Belpuri/ Balpuri ([[Dhaka]])
| country = [[India]]
| region = [[Maharashtra]], [[Nepal]], [[Gujarat]], [[Odisha]], [[Bengal]], [[Mysore, Karnataka]]
| creator =
| type = [[Snack]], [[chaat]]
| served =
| main_ingredient = [[Muri (food)|Puffed rice]], [[sev (food)|sev]]
| variations = [[Sevpuri]], dahi bhelpuri, sev papdi chaat
| calories =
| other =
|similar_dish=[[Jhalmuri]]}}
'''Bhelpuri''' is a savoury snack originating from [[India]], and is also a type of [[chaat]]. It is made of [[Muri (food)|puffed rice]], vegetables and a tangy [[tamarind]] sauce, and has a crunchy texture.<ref>{{cite book|last=Price|first=Jane|title=Gourmet Vegetarian: The Vegetarian Recipes You Must Have|year=2007|publisher=Murdoch Books|isbn=978-1-921259-09-8|page=256|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=lYZHm6C-U4EC&q=bhel+puri&pg=PA14}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|last1=Gupta|first1=Niru|title=Bhel Puri|url=http://food.ndtv.com/recipe-bhel-puri-99035|access-date=2 September 2015|publisher=Niru Gupta}}</ref>

Bhel is often identified as a 'beach snack', strongly associated with the beaches of [[Mumbai]], such as [[Girgaum Chowpatty|Chowpatty]] or [[Juhu Beach|Juhu]].<ref>{{cite book|last=Doshi|first=Malvi Doshi with Neil|title=Cooking along the Ganges: the vegetarian heritage of India|year=2002|publisher=Writer's Showcase|location=New York|isbn=0-595-24422-X|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=vZsGcS2L9r8C&q=bhel+puri&pg=PA178|author2=Quayle, Bella Doshi |author3=foreword by Michele Anna Jordan |author4= illustrations by Sonya }}</ref> One theory for its origin is that it was invented at a restaurant called Vithal near [[Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus railway station|Victoria Terminus]]. According to another theory, bhelpuri was conceived by the city's [[Gujarati people|Gujarati]] community, who made it by adding complex flavours to the simple [[North Indian]] [[chaat]]. Gujarati housewives began making it, and invented several varieties like the pakodi puri, and as it spread in popularity so many different communities like the [[Mangaloreans]] and [[Sindhis]] made their own versions.<ref name="Sanghvi2004">{{cite book|author=Vir Sanghvi|title=Rude Food: The Collected Food Writings of Vir Sanghvi|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=eK1uGVxmEiUC&pg=PA100|year=2004|publisher=Penguin Books India|isbn=978-0-14-303139-0|pages=100–102}}</ref>

The original Mumbai recipe has spread to most parts of India, where it has been modified to suit local food availability. Dry bhel is made from bhadang, a spicy [[List of snack foods from the Indian subcontinent|namkeen]] from Western Maharashtra, and is consumed after garnishing with onions, coriander and lemon juice.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Buy Bhadang bhel, Order Bhadang bhel Online in India at Hariom Sweets Shop|url=https://www.hariomsweets.in/bhadang-bhel.html|access-date=2020-08-12|website=www.hariomsweets.in}}</ref> The [[Bengali cuisine|Bengali]] variant of bhelpuri is called ''[[jhalmuri]]'' (meaning "spicy puffed rice").<ref>{{Cite web|title=Jhal Muri Recipe: How to Make Jhal Muri Recipe {{!}} Homemade Jhal Muri Recipe|url=https://recipes.timesofindia.com/us/recipes/jhal-muri/rs55129660.cms|access-date=2020-08-12|website=recipes.timesofindia.com|language=en}}</ref> A native [[Mangalore]] variant of bhelpuri is known as ''churumuri'' or ''churmuri'' in [[Mangalore]].<ref>{{cite web|title=What is churumuri|url=http://churumuri.wordpress.com/what-is-churumuri/|work=Churumuri|access-date=18 December 2013}}</ref>

== History ==
[[File:Bangladeshi bhelpuri.jpg|thumb|A Bangladeshi-type bhelpuri served on Bengali newspaper.]]

There is no clear mention or record of when and where or by whom bhelpuri was first prepared, but it likely originated with migrant workers from Uttar Pradesh, living in Mumbai.

== Commonly used ingredients ==
[[File:Bhel Preparation.jpg|thumb|Home made bhelpuri]]
Bhelpuri is made from puffed rice and [[sev (food)|sev]] (a fried snack shaped like thin noodles made from [[Gram flour|besan]] flour) mixed with potatoes, [[onion]]s, [[chat masala]] and [[chutney]] and a mixture of other fried snacks as the base of the snack.<ref>[http://cooks.ndtv.com/recipe/show/bhel-puri-99035 Bhel puri]</ref> Bhelpuri has a balance of sweet, salty, tart and spicy flavors, with different textures as well, including crispy and crunchy from the puffed rice and fried sev. Other commonly used ingredients include [[tomato]]es and [[chile pepper|chili]]s added to the base. In northern India recipes also include boiled potatoes cut into small pieces.<ref>{{cite book|last=Harpham|first=[editor Zoë|title=The essential rice cookbook|year=2004|publisher=Murdoch Books|location=Sydney (N.S.W.)|isbn=1-74045-540-1|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=89FCgFFXj6wC&q=bhel+puri+is+a+chaat&pg=PA149}}</ref>

Different chutneys impart a sweet, tangy or spicy flavour. There are two popular chutneys used: a dark brown sweet one made mainly from dates and tamarind ([[Sooth (chutney)|''saunth'' chutney]]) and a green spicy chutney made from [[coriander]], mint leaves and green chillies.

=== Variations ===
[[File:S. P. D. P.jpg|alt=Dahi Bhel Puri|thumb|201x201px|Bhelpuri with dahi on top]]
Bhelpuri may also be garnished with a combination of chunks of diced raw sweet [[mango]], diced onions, coriander leaves and chopped green chilies. It is sometimes served with papri [[Puri (food)|puris]], a deep-fried small round and crispy wheat bread.

Other variants of bhelpuri:
* Bhel sevpuri - a mixture of bhelpuri, [[chutney]], [[papdi]] and sev.
* Dahi bhel puri - a mixture of bhelpuri, [[chutney]], [[papdi]] and [[dahi (curd)|dahi]] (yogurt).
* Sev [[Papri chaat|papdi chaat]] - similar to sevpuri but with multiple types of chutney, potatoes, and [[chat masala]].
* [[Churmuri]] - finely cut pieces of onion, tomato, coriander leaves along with chilli powder are mixed, adding a few drops of coconut oil. Sometimes fried or roasted groundnuts may be added.

== Serving ==
[[File:Indian cuisine-Chaat-Bhelpuri-01.jpg|thumb|200px|A street-side vendor preparing Bhelpuri]]
Bhel puri can be served in many ways, and in cafes and restaurants it is served on a plate but as a [[street food]], it is commonly served in a paper folded in the form of a cone and is consumed using a paper spoon or by the [[Papri chaat|papdi]] which is itself an edible component of the bhel puri.

== See also ==
* [[Chotpoti]]
* [[Phuchka]]
* [[Sev mamra]]
* [[Ghugni]]

== References ==
{{Reflist}}

{{Indian Dishes}}
{{Mumbai topics}}
{{Street food}}

[[Category:Indian snack foods]]
[[Category:Jharkhandi cuisine]]
[[Category:Indian fast food]]
[[Category:Culture of Mumbai]]
[[Category:Gujarati cuisine]]
[[Category:Bengali cuisine]]
[[Category:Street food]]