Description
These crispy Chickpea Bhel Phyllo Cups are a delightful appetizer perfect for gatherings. Filled with a mix of vibrant ingredients and topped with tangy chutneys, they offer a crunch that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup Chickpeas (boiled or from a can)
- 0 teaspoon Chaat Masala (can be replaced with curry powder)
- 0 teaspoon Kala Namak (regular salt can be used as an alternative)
- 0 teaspoon Kashmiri Red Chili Powder (swap with paprika for less spice)
- 0 cup Onions (chopped)
- 0 cup Tomatoes (chopped and de-seeded)
- 2 small Avocados (cubed)
- 1–2 Green Chili (chopped, optional)
- 0 teaspoon Dry Garlic Chutney (optional, fresh minced garlic works as an alternative)
- 2 tablespoons Cilantro Chutney (can be substituted with mint chutney)
- 1 tablespoon Sweet Tamarind Chutney (date chutney is a good alternative)
- 3 cups Bhel Mix (provides crunch and flavor)
- 60 pieces Phyllo Shells (crispy bases recommended: Athens brand)
- Garnish (cilantro and pomegranate)
Instructions
- Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a pan over medium heat. Add the chickpeas, chaat masala, kala namak, and Kashmiri red chili powder. Sauté for 2-3 minutes until fragrant, and then remove from heat to let cool slightly.
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C). Arrange the phyllo shells on a baking sheet and bake for 12-15 minutes until golden brown and crisp. Allow them to cool slightly before filling.
- In a large mixing bowl, gently combine the bhel mix, sautéed chickpeas, onions, tomatoes, and avocados. Toss everything together carefully to ensure an even distribution of ingredients.
- Stir in the chaat masala, kala namak, dry garlic chutney, cilantro chutney, and sweet tamarind chutney. Mix thoroughly, ensuring all the flavors meld beautifully.
- Spoon the flavorful mixture into each baked phyllo cup, generously filling them to the top. Then, add the final touches with sev, fresh cilantro, and pomegranate arils.
- These cups are best enjoyed fresh, so serve them right away for the best texture. Optionally, squeeze some fresh lime juice over the top.
Notes
- For a spicier version, add more green chili according to taste.
- Make sure not to overbake the phyllo shells to retain their crispness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking, Sautéing
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 phyllo cup
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg