Protein rich Amaranth Bhel (Chat)

Low calories, Gluten free,️ Protein rich, ️Rich in fiber️ and Filling

Ingredients

  • 1 cup or more Puffed amaranth
  • 1 pc Sweet potato
  • 1 pc Tomato
  • 1/2 pc Cucumber
  • 2 tbsp Chopped coriander
  • 1 pc Green chilly 
  • 2-3 tbsp Peanuts with skin
  • 1 tbsp Flax seeds or seeds of choice
  • 2 tbsp Green chutney
Spices
  • kala namak
  • Chat masala
  • Dry mint powder
  • Himalayan salt
  • red chilly powder 

Instructions

Preparation
  1. Pop the amaranth and keep aside.
  2. Dry roast the flax seeds and peanuts
  3. Crush the peanuts in mortal and pastel.
  4. Wash the sweet potato, cut into small cubes with the skin.
  5. Steam for few minutes.
  6. Chop all the veggies in small equal sized pieces.
  7. Prepare the chutney.
Mixing
  • Add popped amaranth to the bowl and add  all the ingredients over it.Toss every thing and pour green chutney over it, mix.
  • ⚠️Serve immediately otherwise amaranth will become soft and soggy.
  • ⚠️You can prepare everything in advance and mix the moment you are ready to eat.

Notes

Green chutney
  • A handful of fresh coriander leaves
  • A handful of fresh mint leaves
  • 1 medium-size tomato
  • Small piece of ginger
  • 1 green chilly
  • 1/2 Lemon juice
  • 1/2 tsp Himalayan salt or as per taste
  • 8-10 Soaked cashews optional
Method
  • Add all the ingredients in a blender with a little bit of water to make a thick smooth paste.