Culinary Bliss: Chhole Bhature – A Perfect Harmony of Spiced Chickpea Curry and Fried Bread

Culinary Bliss: Chhole Bhature – A Perfect Harmony of Spiced Chickpea Curry and Fried Bread

Ingredients for Chole (Chickpea Curry):

  • 1 cup dried chickpeas (or 2 cans of cooked chickpeas)
  • 2 medium onions, finely chopped
  • 2 tomatoes, finely chopped
  • 2-3 green chilies, slit lengthwise
  • 1 tablespoon ginger-garlic paste
  • 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
  • 1 teaspoon coriander powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
  • 1 teaspoon garam masala
  • 1 teaspoon red chili powder (adjust to taste)
  • Salt to taste
  • 2 tablespoons oil
  • Fresh cilantro leaves for garnish

Ingredients for Bhature (Fried Bread):

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour (maida)
  • 1/2 cup yogurt
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • Oil for deep frying

Instructions:

  1. Chole (Chickpea Curry):
  • If using dried chickpeas, soak them overnight in water. Then, drain and rinse them before cooking. If using canned chickpeas, skip this step.
  • In a pressure cooker or large pot, add the soaked or canned chickpeas with enough water to cover them. Cook until the chickpeas are tender. If using a pressure cooker, cook for about 3-4 whistles. If using a pot, simmer for about 45 minutes to 1 hour until the chickpeas are soft.
  • In a separate pan, heat oil over medium heat. Add cumin seeds and let them splutter.
  • Add the finely chopped onions and cook until they turn golden brown.
  • Add ginger-garlic paste and green chilies. Cook for a minute until the raw smell disappears.
  • Add the chopped tomatoes and cook until they become soft and mushy.
  • Add coriander powder, turmeric powder, red chili powder, and salt. Mix well and cook for a couple of minutes.
  • Add the cooked chickpeas along with the water they were cooked in. Adjust the consistency of the curry by adding more water if needed.
  • Bring the curry to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 15-20 minutes, allowing the flavors to blend together.
  • Sprinkle garam masala and mix well. Cook for another 2 minutes.
  • Garnish with fresh cilantro leaves and remove from heat.
  1. Bhature (Fried Bread):
  • In a mixing bowl, combine all-purpose flour, yogurt, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
  • Mix well and knead the dough until it is soft and smooth. You may need to add a little water if the dough is too dry or more flour if it’s too sticky.
  • Cover the dough with a damp cloth and let it rest for about 2 hours to allow it to ferment.
  • After the dough has fermented, divide it into small portions and roll each portion into a round shape, about 4-5 inches in diameter.
  • Heat oil in a deep frying pan or kadai over medium heat.
  • Carefully place one rolled bhatura into the hot oil and gently press it with a slotted spoon. This will help the bhatura puff up.
  • Fry until the bhatura turns golden brown and puffs up. Flip it once to cook evenly on both sides.
  • Remove the fried bhatura from the oil and drain on a paper towel to remove excess oil.
  • Repeat the process with the remaining dough portions.

Enjoy Your meal!!

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