SINCE 1828
bhel poori
noun
bhel poo·ri
| \ ˈbel-ˈpu̇r-ē
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variants:
or bhel puri \ ˈbel-ˈpu̇r-ē
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Definition of bhel poori
: a mixture of puffed rice, crispy chickpea noodles, vegetables (such as onion and potato), and savory sauces that is eaten especially as a snack in India
In the end, though, this is a vegetarian city, and the … crunchy bhel pooris you'll find at countless snack shops around town are among the most satisfying things you'll eat.— Jay Cheshes, Gourmet, September 2004
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