Bhel Puri Chutney - A spicy green chutney used in chats

Serves one cup

Green chillies - 10 to 15 (adjust to taste, can add up to 20 for a spicy version)
Jeera - 1tsp
Coriander - A big handful
Mint - A handful
Black peppercorns - 2 to 3
Chat masala - 1tsp
Water as needed
Salt to taste

Place all the above ingredients into a blender and blend to smooth chutney consistency paste. Transfer the mixture to a clean dry air tight container and store it in the refrigerator. Just before using the paste add little water and use.

This chutney can be used in any chat preparations such as Bhel puri, Sev puri, etc.

Egg Chat

Serves 2

Category - Appetizer

Eggs - 4Nos. (Hard Boiled)
Onions - 1/4Cup (Finely Chopped)
Tomatoes - 1/4Cup (Finely Chopped)
Carrot - 3tsp (Grated)
Mint/Pudina Chutney - 2tsp
Salt, Chat Masala & Red chilli powder - To taste
Lime juice - 1tsp (Optional)
A few Coriander leaves for garnishing.

Cut each egg into four pieces, lengthwise and arrange them on a plate. Now top all over the eggs with Mint chutney, onions, carrots, seasonings and tomatoes. Lastly add lime juice and coriander leaves.

Ideal for tea time snack or you could serve it as a salad too :)

Dhai Puri (My style)

Serves 1

Category - Snacks / Appetizer

Puris - 6 to 8Nos.
Masala - 10 to 12tsp (Let it be warm)
Meta Chutney - 2tsp (Optional)
Finely chopped Onions - 8 to 10tsp
Chopped tomatoes - 4 to 5tsp (Optional)
Chat masala - 1tsp
salt to taste
Red Chilli powder - 1/2tsp
Dhai / Thick curd - 15tsp (Whisk)
Chopped Coriander leaves and Sev - 1tsp (For garnishing)

Make small hole on top of each puri and arrange them on a plate.
Place the masala, meta chutney, onions and tomatoes equally into all the puris. Then pour the curd equally and sprinkle red Chilli powder and chat masala all over the puris.

Lastly garnish with coriander and Sev.

Repeat the whole process for more number of puri.... Usually a Plate/ Portion is a batch of 6 puris.... ;)

Bangarpet Pani (A different kinda pani)

Bangarpet is a town in Kolar district in Karnataka State,India...... This town is famous for chats and one of the most special chat is the Bangarpet Pani Puri. The specialty of this Pani Puri is that the Pani looks just like water however tastes spicy (:


I was wondering how do they make this Pani, so finally asked the chats guy, how do you prepare the Pani... Then he shared the recipe with me without any hesitation and today I will share this famous recipe with all you guys....


This recipe is for all the guys who haven't visited Bangarpet and who are missing Bangarpet Pani (:

Garlic flakes - 5 to 6 pods
Green chilles - 3Nos
Ginger - 1 Inch
Corriander leaves - 1 big heap
Lime juice - 2tsp or to taste
Table salt - to taste
Black salt - 1/2 tsp
Water - 1 Lt

In a blender add all the ingredients except for water, make into a smooth paste, then add the ground masala to the water in a container mix well, keep it aside for 2 hours...... 


Then with the help of a strainer, strain the entire mixture into another container,(at this point you may taste the Pani and add more of lime juice or salt) now set this mixture aside for about 4 to 5 hours.

Later put the mixture in the fridge and serve it chill.........

Enjoy the mouth watering pani with puris and fillings of your choice!!!!!!

Masala Puri

Serves 4

Category - Appetizers


Puris - 1 pack

Boiled Green Peas - 1 Big Cup

Pepper Corns - 1 No.

Coriander leaves - 1 small cup

Green Chillies - 5 to 8 Nos (Add according to your taste)

Coconut - 4 Tbsp

Cumin seeds/ Jeera - 1 tsp                              

Clove/Lavangha - 2Nos

Cinnamon/Chakhe - 1 inch

Garlic Pods - about 4 to 5

Pudina / Mint Leaves - 1 small bunch

Salt to taste

Onions - 1 Finely chopped & sev (for topping)

Add half the quantity of  green peas, and rest of the ingredients into a blender, blend it into a smooth paste by adding little water.

In a thick bottom vessel pour the mixture and boil till you see bubbles and at this time add about half a cup of  water then add the remaining peas to the mixture, now boil the masala till it thickens (takes appx about 10 mins). The masala is ready. (Can add boiled mashed potatoes also into the Masala mix, it is an option)

Now crush a few puris onto a plate and pour the masala over the crushed puris. You can add a pinch of red chilli powder and chat masala over the masala, now top it with some chopped onions and corriander leaves and sev. You can also add a hint of lime.

Happy eating Masala Puri, Enjoy :)