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bhel poo·ri | \ ˈbel-ˈpu̇r-ē 
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or bhel puri \ ˈbel-ˈpu̇r-ē \
\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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The first known use of bhel poori was in 1950
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