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chole-bhature

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Chole Bhature is a popular North Indian dish consisting of spicy chickpea curry (Chole) and deep-fried bread made from maida flour (Bhature). The dish is commonly enjoyed for breakfast or lunch and is often accompanied by a side of yogurt, pickles, and a sweet tamarind chutney. It is particularly popular in the states of Punjab, Delhi, and Haryana. The rich and flavorful dish is a staple in Indian festivals and celebrations.

turmeric powder

chole masala

salt

oil

all-purpose flour

baking powder

yogurt

water

semolina

chickpeas

chopped tomatoes

coriander

onion

powdered sugar

Recipe

Ingredients for Chole:

  • 2 cups chickpeas (chole), soaked overnight

  • 2 onions, finely chopped

  • 2 tomatoes, finely chopped

  • 2 green chillies, finely chopped

  • 1 teaspoon cumin seeds

  • 1 teaspoon turmeric powder

  • 1 teaspoon red chilli powder

  • 2 teaspoons chole masala

  • Salt to taste

  • 2 tablespoons oil

  • 2 tablespoons chopped coriander leaves for garnish


Ingredients for Bhature:

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour (maida)

  • 1/2 cup semolina (sooji)

  • 1 teaspoon sugar

  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder

  • Salt to taste

  • 2 tablespoons yogurt

  • Water as required

  • Oil for deep frying


Instructions:

  1. Rinse the soaked chickpeas and boil them in a pressure cooker with enough water and salt until they are tender.

  2. In a pan, heat the oil and add cumin seeds. Once they start to sizzle, add the chopped onions and green chillies, and sauté until onions turn golden brown.

  3. Add the chopped tomatoes, turmeric powder, red chilli powder, chole masala, and salt. Cook until the tomatoes are mushy.

  4. Add the boiled chickpeas to the pan and mix well. Cook for another 5-7 minutes. Garnish with coriander leaves.

  5. For the bhature, mix all-purpose flour, semolina, sugar, baking powder, salt, and yogurt in a bowl. Add water gradually and knead into a soft dough. Cover the dough and let it rest for 2-3 hours.

  6. Divide the dough into equal portions and roll each portion into a round shape like a puri.

  7. Heat oil in a deep frying pan. Once the oil is hot, gently drop the rolled dough into the oil and fry until it puffs up and turns golden brown on both sides.

  8. Drain on a paper towel to remove excess oil.

  9. Serve the hot bhature with the prepared chole.