Chole Bhature Recipe – A Delicious Treat with Mitusha Blog

If you are a fan of North Indian cuisine, Chole Bhature is a must-try dish! This classic combination of spicy chickpeas (chole) and deep-fried bread (bhature) is a favorite across households. Today, on Mitusha Blog, we bring you an easy and authentic recipe to recreate this restaurant-style delight in your kitchen.

Ingredients

For Chole:

• 1 cup chickpeas (soaked overnight)
• 2 tbsp oil
• 1 large onion (finely chopped)
• 2 tomatoes (pureed)
• 2-3 garlic cloves (minced)
• 1-inch ginger (grated)
• 2 green chilies (slit)
• 1 tsp cumin seeds
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 tsp turmeric powder
• 1 tsp red chili powder
• 1 tbsp chole masala
• 1/2 tsp garam masala
• Salt to taste
• Fresh coriander leaves (for garnish)

For Bhature:

• 2 cups all-purpose flour (maida)
• 2 tbsp semolina (sooji) – optional for crispiness
• 1/2 cup yogurt
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 1 tsp sugar
• Salt to taste
• Water (as needed)
• Oil (for deep frying)

Instructions

Preparing the Chole:

1. Pressure cook the soaked chickpeas with 3 cups of water and a pinch of salt for 5-6 whistles or until tender. Set aside.
2. Heat oil in a pan, add cumin seeds, bay leaf, and let them splutter.
3. Add chopped onions and sauté until golden brown. Then, add ginger, garlic, and green chilies. Cook for 2 minutes.
4. Stir in the tomato puree, turmeric powder, red chili powder, and chole masala. Cook until oil separates.
5. Add the boiled chickpeas along with the water. Simmer for 10-15 minutes until the gravy thickens.
6. Finish with garam masala and garnish with fresh coriander leaves.

Preparing the Bhature:

1. In a large bowl, mix all-purpose flour, semolina, baking soda, sugar, and salt.
2. Add yogurt and knead the dough using water as needed. It should be soft and pliable.
3. Cover the dough with a damp cloth and let it rest for 2-3 hours.
4. Heat oil in a deep frying pan.
5. Divide the dough into equal portions and roll each into a round disc.
6. Fry each bhatura in hot oil until puffed and golden brown.
7. Drain on a paper towel to remove excess oil.

Serving Suggestions

Serve the hot and fluffy bhature with spicy chole, pickled onions, and a refreshing glass of lassi for a complete Punjabi feast. Enjoy your homemade Chole Bhature with Mitusha Blog’s special recipe!

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