Ponk Bhel | Hurda Bhel
A delicious way to enjoy the seasonal produce; this Ponk Bhel combines the soft flavorful jowar kernels with crunchy vegetables and toppings. This recipe that comes together in under 10 minutes is super addictive as a snack!
Servings: 2
Calories: 452kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cup ponk (fresh or frozen)
- ½ medium onion (diced)
- ½ medium tomato (deseeded and diced)
- ½ cup regular sev
- ½ cup spicy pepper sev
- 4-5 puris (crushed)
- 1 tablespoon dry garlic chutney
- ¾ teaspoon lime juice
- 3-4 stalks cilantro (chopped)
Instructions
- Place the ponk in a bowl and microwave on high for 1-2 minutes. We want the ponk to defrost but not dry out completely. Transfer to a bowl and add diced onions and tomatoes.
- Then add cilantro, lime juice, dry garlic chutney.
- Also add some of the regular sev.
- Give everything a good mix.
- Next add half the pomegranate arils, spicy sev and crushed puri.
- Mix well and enjoy topped with the remaining toppings.
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Notes
- The recipe comes together in under 5 minutes. Given that we just need to heat the ponk and add the toppings, it is a fairly simple recipe and requires little cooking skill.
- Ponk can be heated through in a pan instead of the microwave too. Just sauté for 2-3 minutes and proceed with the recipe.
- As it is a bhel recipe, we can add everything that is included in any kind of bhel. From more vegetables and chutneys to more toppings; they all work well. Just be wary that too many toppings will mask the actual ponk taste.
- This recipe is best enjoyed fresh. It cannot be stored as it will lose all its crunch. Make some and enjoy immediately.
- Ponk bhel is great for any party too. Place heated ponk in a bowl and all the toppings on the side. Let each guest make their own version!
Note: Nutrition values are my best estimates using an automated calculator. If you rely on them for your diet, use your preferred nutrition calculator.
Nutrition
Calories: 452kcal | Carbohydrates: 84g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 146mg | Potassium: 486mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 559IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 60mg | Iron: 10mg