Bhel Puri from Saffron Authentic Indian Bistro Phoenix AZ

Puffed rice was always pretty bland tasting to me and usually reminds me of forking styrofoam. While dinning at Saffron Authentic Indian Bistro in Phoenix AZ a dish called Bhel Puri caught my eye because it sounded very interesting. It was described as puffed rice tossed with herbs and spices in a spicy and tangy sauce.

Puffed rice was totally transformed from bland styrofoam. It tasted sweet, salty, tart and spicy. It seemed light when you ate it and it had a refreshing quality about it with many textures. I sure never had puffed rice like that before.

Not sure but I think the flavors were tamarind, coriander, mango, cumin, garlic, ginger, lemon and chilies mixed with the puffed rice, bean flour noodles and a few small chunks of potato.

Who knew that Puffed Rice could be complex and amazing!

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