{"id":4636,"date":"2026-07-14T07:46:25","date_gmt":"2026-07-14T07:46:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/colorsnewslive.com\/en\/?p=4636"},"modified":"2026-07-14T07:46:28","modified_gmt":"2026-07-14T07:46:28","slug":"protein-rich-matki-bhel-is-the-perfect-healthy-snack","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/colorsnewslive.com\/en\/2026\/07\/14\/protein-rich-matki-bhel-is-the-perfect-healthy-snack\/","title":{"rendered":"Protein-Rich Matki Bhel Is the Perfect Healthy Snack"},"content":{"rendered":"

If you’re looking for a healthy snack that doesn’t compromise on taste, Pune-style Matki Bhel<\/strong> is an excellent choice. This nutritious Maharashtrian street food replaces puffed rice with sprouted matki (moth beans)<\/strong>, creating a protein-rich, fibre-packed dish that’s perfect as an evening snack, light meal or post-workout option.<\/p>

Why You’ll Love This Recipe<\/h3>
  • Rich in plant-based protein and fibre<\/li>\n\n
  • Packed with vitamins and minerals from sprouted matki<\/li>\n\n
  • Quick and easy to prepare<\/li>\n\n
  • Fresh, tangy and spicy flavours<\/li>\n\n
  • Perfect for a healthy snack or light meal<\/li><\/ul>

    Ingredients<\/h3>
    • 2 cups sprouted matki (boiled until tender)<\/li>\n\n
    • 1 small onion, finely chopped<\/li>\n\n
    • 1 small tomato, finely chopped<\/li>\n\n
    • 1 green chilli, finely chopped<\/li>\n\n
    • 2 tbsp fresh coriander, chopped<\/li>\n\n
    • 1 tbsp tamarind chutney<\/li>\n\n
    • 1 tsp green chutney<\/li>\n\n
    • \u00bd tsp roasted cumin powder<\/li>\n\n
    • \u00bd tsp chaat masala<\/li>\n\n
    • Salt to taste<\/li>\n\n
    • Juice of \u00bd lemon<\/li>\n\n
    • 2 tbsp nylon sev (for garnish)<\/li><\/ul>

      How to Make Pune-Style Matki Bhel<\/h3>

      Step 1:<\/strong> Boil the sprouted matki until tender but firm. Drain excess water and let it cool slightly.<\/p>

      Step 2:<\/strong> In a large bowl, combine the matki with chopped onion, tomato, green chilli and coriander.<\/p>

      Step 3:<\/strong> Add tamarind chutney, green chutney, roasted cumin powder, chaat masala and salt. Mix well.<\/p>

      Step 4:<\/strong> Squeeze fresh lemon juice over the mixture and gently toss until evenly combined.<\/p>

      Step 5:<\/strong> Just before serving, top generously with nylon sev and extra coriander. Serve immediately to enjoy the perfect balance of freshness and crunch.<\/p>

      This wholesome Matki Bhel combines fresh vegetables, tangy chutneys and crunchy toppings to create a delicious snack that’s both satisfying and nutritious.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

      If you’re looking for a healthy snack that doesn’t compromise on taste, Pune-style Matki Bhel is an excellent choice. This nutritious Maharashtrian street food replaces puffed rice with sprouted matki (moth beans), creating a protein-rich, fibre-packed dish that’s perfect as an evening snack, light meal or post-workout option. Why You’ll Love This Recipe Ingredients How […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":5,"featured_media":4637,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[79],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-4636","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-food-en"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/colorsnewslive.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4636","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/colorsnewslive.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/colorsnewslive.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/colorsnewslive.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/5"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/colorsnewslive.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=4636"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/colorsnewslive.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4636\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":4638,"href":"https:\/\/colorsnewslive.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4636\/revisions\/4638"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/colorsnewslive.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/4637"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/colorsnewslive.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4636"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/colorsnewslive.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=4636"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/colorsnewslive.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=4636"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}