Bhel

3 cups puffed rice (available at Indian markets or substitute puffed rice from the cereal aisle)
1 medium potato, boiled, cooled and diced
1/2 (19 oz./540mL) tin chick peas, drained
1/4 cup red onion, finely diced
1 small red pepper, diced
1/2 cup cilantro, chopped
Tamarind chutney
Fresh cilantro chutney

In a shallow bowl, place puffed rice. Layer with potatoes, chick peas, red onion and red pepper. Top with cilantro
Toss together with tamarind and cilantro chutney to taste.
Serve immediately.

Makes 4 appetizer servings

You can substitute other vegetables in this simple dish. Try diced and drained tomatoes or cucumbers.

Course: 
Starters