Cholle Bhature [lunch Only] Recipe
Fried bread with chickpeas cooked in onions and tomatoes served with Raita & Salad
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Ingredients
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Chole (Chickpeas)
Bhature (Fried Bread)
Raita (Yogurt Sauce)
Salad
Method
Chole Preparation
- 1
- 2
Add Spices and Tomatoes
Add ginger-garlic paste and green chilies to the pan. Sauté for a minute, then add chopped tomatoes, turmeric powder, coriander powder, and salt. Cook until the tomatoes are soft.
- 3
Combine Chickpeas
Add the chickpeas to the pan and mix well. Pour in some water if the mixture is too thick. Let it simmer for about 10-15 minutes.
- 4
Finish with Garnish
Stir in garam masala and chopped coriander leaves. Cook for another 2 minutes and remove from heat.
Bhature Preparation
- 5
Make the Dough
In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, yogurt, baking powder, and salt. Mix well and gradually add warm water to form a soft dough. Knead for about 5-7 minutes.
- 6
Rest the Dough
Cover the dough with a damp cloth and let it rest for at least 30 minutes.
- 7
Fry the Bhature
Heat oil in a deep pan for frying. Divide the dough into small balls and roll them out into circles. Fry each bhature until they puff up and turn golden brown. Remove and drain on paper towels.
Raita Preparation
- 8
Prepare the Raita
In a bowl, combine the yogurt, grated cucumber, roasted cumin powder, and salt. Mix well. Garnish with chopped coriander leaves.