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Podcast: The Culinary Institute of America
Episode: How to Make Watermelon Bhel – Refreshing Indian Chaat
Description: Bhel is one of India’s most beloved street foods, famous for its bold mix of sweet, sour, tangy, spicy, and crunchy elements. Join us as Chef Heena Patel of Besharam in San Francisco creates watermelon bhel—a colorful salad made with juicy watermelon flesh and crisp rind, puffed rice, sev, red onion, and a duo of chutneys: date-tamarind and mint-cilantro. Inspired by flavors from her hometown in Gujarat, India, this vibrant dish captures the playful spirit of bhel while highlighting seasonal ingredients.
Get the recipe for Watermelon Bhel here.