Bhal Puri

I went to the greatest wedding ever of my friends Anita and Bob.  They threw a fabulously intimate and personalized wedding.  From the beautiful Hindu ceremony, to the bright colored parasols, to the local artisan crafted metal flower "bouquets," to the Hora and Bhangra dancing, to the home brewed beers (with handmade labels...), and of course lot's of love.  The food was eclectically delicious especially the freshly made bhal puri.  The line was so long to get some because each cup was mixed on the spot by San Francisco chef, Roger Feely of Soul Cocina.  But the wait was worth it, to watch the process alone was entertaining.  And he made mine gluten free!

He mixed together crisped rice (cooked in some kind sand he said.....?)  

and onions, purple and gold potatoes, mangoes...

 

Then some fried lentils

Peanuts and tomatoes....

Homemade mint chutney....

lime juice.....

 

cilantro, tamarind sauce, plantain chips, and crispy sprinkles made from lentil flour...

......and voila!  It was so flavorful, my mouth couldn't believe it! 

I wonder if I could recreate it?!