Chole Bhature

An exotic, spicy Punjabi Cuisine that consists of spicy, tangy white chickpea curry served with crisp, fried and puffed bread known as Bhature.

This crispy puffed bhature makes an excellent combination with the delicious and flavorful chana masala (chickpea curry) most often eaten at breakfast.

However, I made this hearty meal for lunch and really loved it.

Here’s the recipe for the Delicious Chole Bhature;

Directions:

For Bhature:

• Add all the ingredients in a bowl and mix well.
• Knead a soft dough.
• Grease with oil and let rest for 1-2 hrs.
• Make small dough balls and roll into flat breads with the help of oil. (do not roll the breads too thin)
• Heat oil, fry until golden. (press the puris/bhature gently while frying to help puff it up)

For Chanay:

• Add baking soda in water and let chickpeas soak overnight or 5-6 hrs.
• Drain soaked chickpeas.
• Prepare 2 cups of black tea.
• In a pressure cooker add soaked chickpeas, whole spices (mentioned in ingredients) and garlic cloves.
• Pour in the prepared black tea in about 500 ml of water or as required.
• Pressure cook for about 1 hour or until very soft.
• Heat oil in a pan.
• Add onion paste and cook for 3-4 mins.
• Add ginger garlic paste and mix well.
• Add tomato puree and cook for 2-3 mins.
• Add green chilies, ginger, cumin powder, coriander powder, red pepper powder.
• Add some water and let cook until oil separates.
• Add in the boiled chickpeas and mix well.
• Add a cup of water and let cook for 8-10 mins.
• Add water if required to adjust the consistency)
• Add garam masala powder and kasuri methi.
• Let simmer for 2-3 mins.
• Dish out, sprinkle on some fresh coriander.
• Enjoy with hot puffed bhature.