Chole Bhature Recipe

 Chole Bhature Recipe

Chole bhature is a popular North Indian dish made with spicy chickpea curry (chole) and fried bread (bhature). Here's the recipe:

Ingredients for Chole:

• 1 cup dried chickpeas
• 3-4 cups water for soaking
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 2-3 tomatoes, finely chopped
• 2-3 green chillies, chopped
• 1 inch ginger, grated
• 4-5 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tsp cumin seeds
• 1 tsp coriander powder
• 1 tsp cumin powder
• 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
• 1/2 tsp red chilli powder
• 1 tsp garam masala
• Salt to taste
• 2 tbsp oil
• 2-3 cups water
• Coriander leaves for garnish

Ingredients for Bhature:

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup yogurt
• 1/4 tsp baking powder
• 1/4 tsp baking soda
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 tbsp sugar
• 2 tbsp oil
• Water as needed
• Oil for frying

Instructions:

1.     Soak the chickpeas overnight or for 6-8 hours in enough water. Drain the water and rinse the chickpeas well.

2.     In a pressure cooker or a pot, heat oil over medium heat. Add cumin seeds and let them splutter.

3.     Add hacked onion and saute until they become brilliant brown.

4.     Add grated ginger, minced garlic, and green chillies.Saute briefly or until the crued smell disappears.

5.     Add hacked tomatoes and cook until they turn delicate and soft.

6.     Add all the spice powders - coriander powder, cumin powder, turmeric powder, red chilli powder, and garam masala. Mix well.

7.     Add soaked and drained chickpeas and mix well.

8.     Add 2-3 cups of water and salt to taste. Mix well.

9.     Close the pressure cooker lid and cook on high heat for 10-12 whistles or until the chickpeas are cooked through. If cooking in a pot, cook for 30-40 minutes until the chickpeas are cooked.

10. Once the pressure cooker cools down, open the lid and check the consistency of the chole. If it's too thick, add some water and mix well. Adjust salt and spices if needed.

11. Garnish with coriander leaves and keep aside.

Instructions for Bhature:

1.     In a mixing bowl, add all-purpose flour, salt, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and oil. Mix well.

2.     Add yogurt and mix everything together.

3.     Slowly add water and knead to form a smooth and elastic dough. Cover the dough with a damp cloth and let it rest for 20-30 minutes.

4.     Divide the dough into equal-sized balls.

5.     Roll each ball into a circle or oval shape, about 1/4 inch thick.

6.     Heat oil in a deep frying pan. Once hot, add the rolled bhature to the oil and fry until golden brown on both sides.

7.     Channel the extra oil on a paper towel.

8.     Serve hot with chole.

Enjoy the delicious and spicy chole bhature!