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Indian Chole Bhature Recipe

A classic North Indian dish featuring spicy chickpeas (Chole) served with deep-fried bread (Bhature).
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Preparation Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Indian
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 450 kcal

Ingredients 

Chole Ingredients

  • 2 cups Chickpeas soaked overnight
  • 2 tablespoon Oil
  • 1 large Onion finely chopped
  • 2 medium Tomatoes pureed
  • 1 teaspoon Ginger-Garlic Paste
  • 1 teaspoon Chole Masala
  • 1 teaspoon Cumin Seeds
  • 1 teaspoon Turmeric Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Red Chili Powder
  • to taste Salt

Bhature Ingredients

  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Sugar
  • ½ cup Yogurt
  • as needed Water to knead the dough
  • for frying Oil

Instructions 

  1. 1. Pressure cook the soaked chickpeas with salt and water until soft.
  2. 2. Heat oil in a pan, add cumin seeds, and let them splutter.
  3. 3. Add chopped onions and sauté until golden brown.
  4. 4. Add ginger-garlic paste and cook for a minute.
  5. 5. Add tomato puree, turmeric powder, red chili powder, and chole masala. Cook until oil separates.
  6. 6. Add the cooked chickpeas and some water. Simmer for 15-20 minutes.
  7. 7. For Bhature, mix flour, baking powder, sugar, and yogurt. Add water as needed to knead a soft dough. Let it rest for 1-2 hours.
  8. 8. Divide the dough into balls, roll them out, and deep fry until golden brown.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 450kcal | Carbohydrates: 60g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 800mg | Potassium: 400mg | Fiber: 10g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 300IU | Vitamin C: 20mg | Calcium: 100mg | Iron: 4mg

Keywords

Chole Bhature
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