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Bhel puri - is it really the lighter chaat?

Bhel puri - is it really the lighter chaat?

A plate of bhel puri is about 289 kcal - lighter than a samosa, but actually heavier than a sev puri plate at 171 kcal. The puffed rice base is light, yet the sev, sweet chutney and oil add up fast.

12 Jul 2026 · Burnie Academy
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People often call bhel puri the 'safe' chaat. The puffed rice really is light and airy. But a full roadside plate is not just puffed rice. The sev, the sweet chutney and a drizzle of oil climb on top. So is bhel actually the lighter pick? Let us check the real numbers.

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