Ponk Bhel Recipe. Hurda Bhel Winter Snack Gujarati
Tarla Dalal
• Updated : Dec 26, 2025
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ponk bhel recipe | hurda winter bhel | tender jowar bhel | sorghum bhel | with 12 amazing images.
Discover the authentic Ponk Bhel (Hurda Bhel) recipe — a winter-special Gujarati snack made from tender sorghum grains called ponk (also known as hurda or tender jowar). This seasonal chaat combines juicy ponk seeds with fresh onions, tomatoes, sweet and green chutneys, and tangy spices to create a perfectly chatpata snack that’s easy to prepare and irresistible in flavor. Perfect for evening tea time or festive gatherings, this savoury bhel is a must-try for lovers of traditional Indian snacks.
How to make Ponk Bhel at home — The recipe from Tarla Dalal’s kitchen shows you how to toss together ponk grains, chaat masala, lemon juice, and crunchy sev for a delightful hurda bhel. No cooking is required, making it a quick and refreshing option for busy days. Whether enjoyed as a Gujarati farsan or a healthy winter snack, this ponk chaat recipebrings authentic regional taste right to your table with minimal prep time.
Why Ponk Bhel is a seasonal favorite — Available only during the brief winter months when sorghum grains are tender and juicy, ponk bhel is celebrated for its unique texture and nutritious profile. This tender jowar bhel pairs traditional Indian chutneys with fresh vegetables and spices, delivering a balanced blend of sweet, sour, and spicy flavors. Ideal for vegetarian snacks and party menus, this hurda bhel recipe continues to be a popular choice among chaat lovers everywhere.
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Makes
2 servings
Ingredients
For Ponk Bhel
- 1 1/2 cups ponk / ponkh (hurda)
- 2 tbsp finely chopped onion
- 2 tbsp finely chopped tomato
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1 1/2 tbsp sweet chutney
- 2 tsp green chutney
- 1 tbsp finely chopped coriander (dhania)
- 1/2 tsp finely chopped green chillies
- 2 tsp lemon juice
- 1/2 tsp chaat masala
- salt to taste
- 1 tbsp mimosa sugar balls
- 1/2 cup black pepper lemon sev
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For ponk bhel
- Combine all the ingredients in a deep bowl and toss well.
- Serve the ponk bhel immediately.
Ponk Bhel Recipe. Hurda Bhel Winter Snack Gujarati Video by Tarla Dalal
Ponk Bhel, Hurda Bhel recipe with step by step photos
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To prepare winter special ponk bhel, in a deep bowl take 1 1/2 cups ponk / ponkh (hurda). These have been rinsed using water, drain completely and then used. Some people even prefer roasting hurda before making chaat.
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Add 1/2 cup black pepper lemon sev. Instead of regular besan sev, we make use of Black Pepper Lemon Sev Recipe which adds in spicy and tangy notes to the hurda bhel.
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Add 1 1/2 tbsp sweet chutney. You can refer to this recipe with detailed step by steps to make homemade Khajur Imli ki Chutney.
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Add 2 tsp green chutney. The quantity of chutney can be adjusted to suit your preference. Also, add in some curd if you like.
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Add 2 tsp lemon juice.
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Add 2 tbsp finely chopped onion. Jains can skip adding the onions.
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Add 2 tbsp finely chopped tomato.
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Add 1 tbsp finely chopped coriander (dhania).
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Add 1/2 tsp chaat masala. I have used homemade chaat masala for this ponkh bhel recipe.
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Add 1 tbsp mimosa sugar balls.
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Add salt to taste.
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Combine all the ingredients and toss well.
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Transfer into small bowls or serving plates. Serve ponk bhel recipe | hurda winter bhel | tender jowar bhel | sorghum bhel | immediately.
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If you enjoyed this recipe of ponk bhel, then also check out other recipes made using ponk like :
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Nutrient values (Abbrv)per plate
| Energy | 308 Calories |
| Protein | 8.7 g |
| Carbohydrates | 64.6 g |
| Fiber | 8.6 g |
| Fat | 1.7 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Sodium | 8 mg |
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Foodie #608573
Sept. 8, 2016, 10:08 a.m.
Is the measurement for black pepper correct? 1/4th cup won''t be too spicy???
Raju
March 7, 2016, 5:51 p.m.
sachin
May 22, 2015, 12:08 p.m.
I loved this recipe when i saw it and could imagine that it will surely taste very good, so I told my wife to make it for me for snacks one day and it was tasting soo good loved it...
