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Chole Bhature

Cultural Context

Originating from the Punjab region of India, Chole Bhature is a beloved dish that combines spicy chickpeas (chole) with fluffy deep-fried bread (bhature). Traditionally enjoyed as a hearty meal, it is often served during festivals and special occasions. In modern times, it has transcended regional boundaries, becoming a popular street food across India and even abroad, celebrated for its robust flavors and satisfying texture.

IndianINmain
90 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup semolina
1 teaspoon salt
3 teaspoons sugar
1/4 teaspoon cooking soda
1 cup curd
water
ghee
oil for deep frying

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.

1

Mix 2 cups of all-purpose flour and 1/2 cup of semolina in a wide bowl.

2

Add 1 teaspoon of salt, 3 teaspoons of sugar, and 1/4 teaspoon of cooking soda to the flour mixture and mix well.

3

Add 1 cup of curd and mix everything together, gradually incorporating water until the dough is soft.

4

Knead the dough for about 2-3 minutes until it is nice and soft, then let it sit for 5 minutes.

5

After 5 minutes, add 1 teaspoon of ghee to the dough and knead it in.

6

Divide the dough into equal-sized balls, shaping them as desired.

7

Roll out each dough ball to a medium thickness.

8

Heat oil in a kadhai for deep frying.

9

Once the oil is hot, gently slide in the rolled-out bura and fry until it puffs up, then flip to cook the other side.

10

Remove the bura from the oil and serve hot.

Cooking Techniques

soakingboilingsautéingfrying

Equipment Needed

wide bowlkadhai

Spice Level:

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Allergens

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Also Known As

Chole BhaturaChana Bhature

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