Chocolate Bhel by Chef Ajay Chopra

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Chocolate Bhel is a delightful twist on the traditional Indian street food, Bhel Puri. This fusion dessert combines the goodness of chocolate with a medley of crunchy, sweet, and tangy elements. It's the perfect treat for those who love to experiment with flavours and indulge in the richness of chocolate.

 

Portions serving: 3-4 pax

Preparation time: 15 mins

Cooking time: 05 mins

Calories: 361 cal per portion

 

Ingredients:

200 grams Murmura (puffed rice)

100 grams White Chocolate

100 grams Dark Chocolate

100 grams Corn Flakes

20 grams Cashew Nuts

20 grams Raisins

10 grams Tutti Frutti

1 small packet of Gems

20 grams Candied Orange Peel

30 ml Honey

30 ml Strawberry Sauce

40 grams Peanut Chikki

30 ml Chocolate Sauce

 

Method:

 

Begin by melting both the white chocolate and dark chocolate separately. You can do this using a double boiler or microwave oven. Ensure that the chocolates are smooth and fully melted.

 

Divide the murmura (puffed rice) into two equal batches and allow one batch to chill in the freezer. Chilling the murmura will help the chocolate coating to set quickly.

Take one batch of murmura at a time, and quickly toss it with the melted dark chocolate until all the murmura is evenly coated. Repeat the same process with the white chocolate and the other batch of murmura. Spread the coated murmura on a parchment-lined tray or plate and allow it to cool completely. The chocolate coating should become firm and glossy.

 

In a large mixing bowl, add the chopped candied orange peel, crumbled peanut chikki, corn flakes, tutti frutti, and the colourful gems. These elements will add a burst of flavours and textures to the Chocolate Bhel.

 

Once the chocolate-coated murmura has cooled and set, add it to the bowl with the other ingredients. The combination of crunchy murmura and rich chocolate coating will create a delightful contrast in every bite.

 

Gently toss all the ingredients in the bowl to combine them evenly. Ensure that the chocolate-coated murmura gets well-distributed with the other elements, creating a harmonious blend of flavours.

 

Drizzle honey over the mixture, which will add a natural sweetness to the Chocolate Bhel. The honey will also help bind the ingredients together, enhancing the overall taste.

Add the strawberry sauce to the bowl, which will infuse the Chocolate Bhel with a fruity and tangy note. The sauce complements the chocolate perfectly, creating a delightful flavour balance.

 

Serving and Presentation:

The Chocolate Bhel is now ready to serve! To present this delectable fusion dessert, serve it in a paper cone, adding a fun and street-food-like element to the experience. The contrast of colours, textures, and flavours will surely entice your taste buds.

 

Chocolate Bhel is a delightful fusion of flavours and textures, where the richness of chocolate harmoniously blends with the crunch of murmura, corn flakes, and the sweetness of honey and strawberry sauce. This playful dessert is a unique and memorable treat that will leave you and your loved ones craving for more.

 

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