Chole Bhature Recipe

 

Chole Bhature Recipe

*Indulge in the rich flavors of this classic Punjabi delicacy.*

 **Ingredients**

### For the Chole (Chickpea Curry)

- 2 cups chickpeas (kabuli chana), soaked overnight

- 2 large onions, finely chopped

- 3 tomatoes, pureed

- 1 tablespoon ginger-garlic paste

- 2 green chilies, slit

- 1 teaspoon cumin seeds

- 2 black cardamoms

- 2 bay leaves

- 1-inch cinnamon stick

- 2-3 cloves

- 1 teaspoon turmeric powder

- 1 teaspoon red chili powder

- 1 teaspoon coriander powder

- 1 teaspoon garam masala

- 1 teaspoon dry mango powder (amchur)

- Salt to taste

- 2 tablespoons oil

- Fresh coriander leaves, chopped (for garnishing)

### For the Bhature (Fried Bread)

- 2 cups all-purpose flour (maida)

- 2 tablespoons semolina (sooji)

- 1/2 cup yogurt

- 1 teaspoon sugar

- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder

- Salt to taste

- Water as needed

- Oil for deep frying

## **Instructions**

### **Preparing the Chole**

1. **Cook the Chickpeas**: Drain the soaked chickpeas and pressure cook them with enough water and a pinch of salt until soft (about 5-6 whistles). Alternatively, use canned chickpeas.

2. **Sauté Spices**: Heat oil in a pan. Add cumin seeds, bay leaves, black cardamoms, cinnamon stick, and cloves. Sauté until aromatic.

3. **Cook Onions and Tomatoes**: Add chopped onions and green chilies; sauté until golden brown. Add ginger-garlic paste and cook until the raw smell disappears. Pour in tomato puree and cook until the oil separates from the masala.

4. **Add Spices**: Stir in turmeric powder, red chili powder, coriander powder, and salt. Cook for a minute.

5. **Combine with Chickpeas**: Add the cooked chickpeas to the masala. Mix well and add water to achieve desired consistency. Simmer for 15-20 minutes.

6. **Finish**: Sprinkle garam masala and dry mango powder. Stir well and garnish with chopped coriander leaves.

### **Preparing the Bhature**

1. **Make the Dough**: In a bowl, mix all-purpose flour, semolina, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Add yogurt and mix. Gradually add water to form a soft dough. Knead well, cover, and let it rest for 2 hours.

2. **Shape and Fry**: Divide the dough into equal portions. Roll each portion into a ball and flatten into a disc (about 6 inches in diameter). Heat oil in a deep frying pan. Fry each bhatura until puffed and golden brown on both sides. Drain on paper towels.

 **Serving**

Serve the hot and spicy chole with fluffy bhature. Accompany with sliced onions, green chilies, and lemon wedges for an authentic experience.

Enjoy this sumptuous **Chole Bhature** that brings the vibrant flavors of Punjab straight to your plate. Let me know if you'd like more Indian recipes for your blog!