Catch noodles – This Chinese BHEL recipe includes additional bread of last night

The remaining food is common in almost every household. And let’s be honest – there is a certain kind of heartbreak in throwing that extra food. However, today we have learned how to use additional rice, bread, vegetables and lentils for the next food, without making them dull or worldly. Now, what if we told you that there is a new recipe in the block to rebuild excess bread from your previous dinner? And that too in one of your favorite street-style snacks! Looks interesting, don’t you? Make way for crisp and sausey sugar BHEL recipe with remaining bread as the major element. This is a healthy, flavorful and an ideal snack to pair with your tea cup.

What is Chinese BHEL? Where did it get its name?

Chinese Bhel is essentially a fusion-style ‘Chindian’ (Desi Chinese) street food, a favorite among people in Mumbai. According to food experts, it was introduced for some time in the late 2000s and included a combination of noodles, vegies, and various sauces.

You must be wondering where this popular street food gets its name. Many principles suggest that the dish refers to the word ‘Chinese’ content and tastes, including fried noodles, soy sauce, chilli sauce and shezwan sauce. On the other hand, ‘BHEL’, the popular Indian Street Food ‘comes from’ BHEL Puri ‘ – a mixture of puffed rice, sev, peanuts, vegetables and tangi tamarind sauce.

So, ‘Chinese BHEL’ is a dish that merges the crispy texture and spicy tastes of the Indian BHEL Puri’s Tangi, mixed nature of Chinese style and spicy tastes. This dish is also considered a great example of innovation, combining various cooking elements to create new and exciting tastes.

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Why use the remaining bread to make Chinese BHEL? What makes Roti Chinese BHEL unique?

We all like to reduce wastage in the kitchen. And this recipe is a perfect way to save additional rotis that can be difficult till your next meal time. In addition, it is a healthy option on simple, budget -friendly and noodles made with maida. Believe us, once you try this dish, is not going back.

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How to make Chinese Bhel with remaining bread?

The best thing about this dish is that you can customize it according to your palate. You can either bake or fry bread (after cutting it into thin strips), mix various vegetables and adjust the amount of sauce. Here, we have found you a recipe shared by nutritionist Disha Sethi, which calls it an ideal ‘evening snack’.

What do you need to make bread sugar bhel

• 5 remaining chaptis
• 2 teaspoon oil
• 1 tablespoon garlic
• 1 tablespoon ginger
• 2 green chilis
• 1 carrot
• 1 cup of capsicum
• 1 cup of cabbage
• 1 tables Shizwan Sauce
• 1 tablespoon green chili sauce
• 1/2 teaspoon light soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon vinegar
• salt to taste
• To garnish sesame seeds

Step-by-step recipe for bread sugar bhel:

1. Roll the rotis and cut into thin strips.
2. Heat one teaspoon of oil and fry the shallow strips until they crisp.
3. Heat one teaspoon of oil and add ginger, garlic and green chili.
4. Next, add vegetables and stir on high heat.
5. Add the sauce one by one, then vinegar and salt.
6. Finally, add fried bread strips and give everything a good mix.
7. Transfer to a plate and garnish with sesame seeds.

And you have flavorful, healthy Chinese BHEL which is ready to be ready again. Click here for the recipe video.

Pro-Tip: To enjoy the crispness of the roti strips, warm and fresh this dish. In addition, you can bake strips instead of frying, to make them extra crisp. Enjoy your food!