Chhole Bhature Recipe

Chhole Bhature is a popular North Indian cuisine which is a combination of two flavorful dishes - chhole and bhature. Chhole is a spicy and tangy chickpea curry and bhature is a deep-fried Indian flatbread. This dish is a favorite among all age groups and is a popular street food in India. It is usually served with pickled onions, achar, and chutneys.

Ingredients

For the Chhole:

1 cup chickpeas (kabuli chana)
2 tablespoons oil
1 teaspoon cumin seeds (jeera)
1 teaspoon ginger-garlic paste
1 onion, finely chopped
1 tomato, finely chopped
1 teaspoon coriander powder (dhania powder)
1 teaspoon red chilli powder
1 teaspoon garam masala
Salt to taste
2 tablespoons coriander leaves, chopped

For the Bhature:

1 cup maida (all-purpose flour)
1 tablespoon sooji (semolina)
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
Salt to taste
Oil for deep-frying

Instructions

For the Chhole:

Soak the chickpeas overnight in enough water.
Drain the water and pressure cook the chickpeas for 3-4 whistles.
Heat oil in a pan and add cumin seeds.
When the seeds start crackling, add ginger-garlic paste and sauté for a few seconds.
Add onion and sauté till it turns golden brown.
Add tomato and cook till the tomato is soft and mushy.
Add coriander powder, red chilli powder, garam masala and mix well.
Add the cooked chickpeas and mix well.
Add salt to taste and mix well.
Add 2-3 tablespoons of water and cook for 3-4 minutes.
Garnish with coriander leaves and serve hot.

For the Bhature:

Take maida, sooji, sugar, baking powder and salt in a bowl.
Add water gradually and knead into a soft and smooth dough.
Cover the dough with a damp cloth and set aside for 15-20 minutes.
Divide the dough into equal portions and roll out each portion into a thick disc.
Heat sufficient oil in a kadai and deep-fry the discs till golden brown.
Serve hot with chhole.

Nutrition

Chhole Bhature is a delicious and nutritious dish which is full of proteins, vitamins, and minerals. Chickpeas are a good source of protein and dietary fibre. Bhature is made with maida which provides carbohydrates. This dish also contains a good amount of iron and calcium which makes it a wholesome meal.

Serving Suggestion

Chhole Bhature can be served with pickled onions, achar, and chutneys. You can also serve it with curd or yoghurt to balance the spiciness of the dish. This dish can also be served with a side of green salad for a complete meal.