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Toss them together.","group":"Assembly","title":"Add the puffed rice, roasted peanuts, and crushed papdi","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Assembly"},{"id":"instruction-2","text":"Add the boiled potato cubes, chopped onions, and chopped tomatoes to the bowl.","group":"Assembly","title":"Add the boiled potato cubes, chopped onions, and chopped tomatoes","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Assembly"},{"id":"instruction-3","text":"Sprinkle the chaat masala and pour in the green chutney, sweet tamarind chutney, and lemon juice.","group":"Seasoning","title":"Sprinkle the chaat masala","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Seasoning"},{"id":"instruction-4","text":"Mix everything quickly with a large spoon until all ingredients are well combined and coated with the chutneys.","group":"Assembly","title":"Mix everything quickly","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Assembly"},{"id":"instruction-5","text":"Transfer the mixture to serving bowls. Garnish generously with sev and fresh coriander leaves. Serve immediately.","group":"Plating","title":"Transfer the mixture","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Plating"}],"notes":"Bhelpuri must be served immediately after mixing to prevent the puffed rice from becoming soggy. If you want it crispier, lightly dry roast the puffed rice in a pan for 2-3 minutes before starting.","cuisine":{"group":"Desi","specific":["Maharashtrian","Gujarati"]},"course":["appetizer"],"cookingMethod":["noCook"],"equipment":["Large mixing bowl","Spoon"],"diet":["vegan","vegetarian","low_fat"],"allergens":["peanuts"],"difficulty":"easy","yield":{"amount":2,"unit":"bowl","note":""},"makeAhead":{"instructions":"You can prep the chopped vegetables and chutneys in advance, but do not assemble until right before serving."},"storage":{"food":{"instructions":"Bhelpuri cannot be stored once assembled as it becomes soggy. 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