How To Make Chole Bhature | Virat Kohli | HOW'S THAT | Chole Bhatura Recipe | S01E02

chickpeas

🥗Healthier: black beans

💰Cheaper: pinto beans

Black beans offer similar protein content with fewer calories.

yogurt

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Greek yogurt adds creaminess with less fat.

oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Olive oil provides healthier fats.

flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

Whole wheat flour adds fiber and nutrients.

In a bowl, add refined flour.

Add salt, semolina, baking powder, and powdered sugar; mix well.

Add curd and mix until lumps are broken.

Gradually add water to make a medium soft dough.

Add one tablespoon of refined oil to the dough and knead until pliable.

Cover the dough with a damp cloth and let it rest for an hour.

In a deep pan, heat a combination of oil and ghee.

Chop an onion and add it to the heated oil; sauté with a little salt until caramelized.

Blend red chilli powder, garam masala, fennel seeds, coriander seeds, dried pomegranate seeds, and amchur into a coarse powder.

Add chopped tomatoes to the spice mix and blend until pasty.

Add crushed ginger, garlic, and green chilies to the caramelized onions; stir-fry until raw flavor is gone.

Add the spice paste to the onion mixture and cook for 3-4 minutes until oil separates.

Add pre-cooked chickpeas and some water; cover and cook for 15-20 minutes on low to medium flame.

Divide the bhature dough into lemon-sized balls and keep covered.

Roll out each ball into a flat circle, then fry in hot oil until puffed and golden.

Mash the chole slightly for a thicker consistency and serve with bhature.

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