Chole Bhature Recipe (also known as Chana Bhatura) is a delightful North Indian dish that combines spiced chickpea curry with soft and fluffy fried leavened bread. It’s a perfect comfort food, especially on rainy days. Let’s dive into the recipe:
Chole (Spiced Chickpea Curry):
- Ingredients:
- 1 cup dried white chickpeas (kabuli chana)
- 3 cups water (for soaking)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2-3 tea bags (optional, for color)
- 1 large onion, finely chopped
- 2 large tomatoes, pureed
- 1-inch ginger, grated
- 3-4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1-2 green chilies, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
- 1 teaspoon coriander powder
- 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
- 1 teaspoon red chili powder (adjust to taste)
- 1 teaspoon garam masala
- Salt to taste
- 2 tablespoons oil
- Fresh coriander leaves for garnishing
- Instructions:
- Rinse the chickpeas thoroughly and soak them in water overnight or for 7-8 hours.
- Drain the soaked chickpeas and discard the water.
- In a pressure cooker, add the chickpeas, 3 cups of water, salt, and optional tea bags (for color). Pressure cook for 10-12 whistles or until the chickpeas are tender and well-cooked.
- Heat oil in a pan. Add cumin seeds and let them splutter.
- Add grated ginger, minced garlic, and chopped green chilies. Sauté for a minute.
- Add chopped onions and cook until they turn golden brown.
- Stir in tomato puree, coriander powder, turmeric powder, red chili powder, and salt. Cook until the oil separates.
- Add the cooked chickpeas along with their stock. Adjust the consistency by adding more water if needed.
- Simmer the curry for 10-15 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld. Sprinkle garam masala and mix well.
- Garnish with fresh coriander leaves.
Bhature (Fried Leavened Bread):
- Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour (maida)
- 2 tablespoons semolina (sooji/rava)
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons oil
- 1/4 cup yogurt (curd)
- Water (as needed to make a soft dough)
- Oil (for deep frying)
- Instructions:
- In a large bowl, mix all-purpose flour, semolina, sugar, baking soda, and salt.
- Add oil and yogurt. Mix well.
- Gradually add water and knead to form a soft, pliable dough.
- Cover the dough and let it rest for 3-4 hours in a warm place.
- Divide the dough into small balls and roll them into circles (bhature).
- Heat oil in a deep frying pan. Fry the bhature until they puff up and turn golden brown.
- Serve hot with the spiced chickpea curry (chole), sliced onions, green chilies, and lemon wedges.
Enjoy your homemade Chole Bhature! It’s a hearty and flavorful meal that’s sure to brighten up any rainy day. 😊🌧️