Bhel puri

Bhel puri (also bhelpuri, bhel poori, or simply bhel) is a savoury snack and a type of chaat, commonly served as street food. It is made of puffed rice, crunchy puris, and sev, which are layered with ingredients such as potato and onion and topped with chutneys—typically a coriander leaf chutney and a tangy tamarind chutney. Combining as many as fifteen ingredients, it incorporates contrasting textures and flavours. Bhel puri is originally from Mumbai and is rooted in Gujarati cuisine. Many similar versions of puffed rice snacks exist across India, including jhalmuri, masala puri, and churumuri. Bhel puri is the most popular street food in Mumbai, popular on the city's beaches, and is also served at restaurants. Its origin is disputed. Bhel puri may have been invented by Gujarati migrants in Mumbai as an adaptation of North Indian chaats. Among other theories on the snack's origin, Mumbai's Vithal restaurant (established 1875) claims to have invented the dish. It began being sold as street food by Uttar Pradeshi migrants, while Gujaratis and other communities in Mumbai created variations. By the mid-twentieth century, it was a popular dish among all of the city's ethnic groups. Bhel puri is a popular street food in many parts of India, including in Kolkata; it is also served by Indian restaurants in other countries.