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Chole Bhature

Punjabi comfort classic
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Course: Breakfast, Brunch
Cuisine: Indian
Keyword: Chole Bhature
Servings: 2
Calories: 632kcal

Ingredients

For the spice paste

  • 1 onion peeled and chopped
  • 2 tomatoes
  • 6 cloves garlic peeled
  • 1 tbsp ginger peeled and chopped
  • 1 green chili chopped

For the chole (curry)

  • 1 tbsp oil
  • 1/2 tsp cumin seeds
  • 1/2 tsp mustard seeds
  • 1 cinnamon stick smashed
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1/2 tsp turmeric
  • 1/2 tsp coriander
  • pinch asafoetida (optional)
  • 1 14 oz can of chickpeas drained and rinsed
  • 1 tbsp garam masala
  • cilantro leaves to serve
  • salt and pepper

For the bhature (flatbreads)

  • 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tbsp semolina flour
  • 1/4 tsp sugar
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/8 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tbsp oil plus more for frying
  • 3 tbsp yogurt

Instructions

For the chole (chickpea curry)

  • Blend the onions, tomatoes, garlic, ginger, and chilis to a paste
  • Add the oil to a large pan over medium heat. Add the cumin, mustard seed, cinnamon, and bay leaf and cook for 2-3 minutes until fragrant.
  • Add the spice paste and cook for about 10 minutes, stirring frequently until thickened.
  • Add the turmeric, asafoetida, coriander, and chickpeas. Top up with about 1/2 - 1 cup of water, to your desired consistency. Season to taste.
  • Bring to a boil and simmer for about 15 minutes. Add the garam masala and roughly mash a few of the chickpeas to help thicken the sauce.
  • Garnish with the cilantro and serve with the bhature flatbreads.

For the bhature (flatbreads)

  • Mix the dry ingredients in one bowl and the wet in another.
  • Combine the two and add just enough water to bring together into a smooth, soft dough. Cover and rest for 30 minutes.
  • Divide into 4 roughly equal portions. Roll into balls, then roll out on an oiled surface to a 1/8 inch thickness.
  • Add oil to a depth of about 1/2 inch in a large pan and add the bhature, just one or two at a time. Fry for about 1 minute until golden, then carefully turn and fry the other side. Drain on kitchen paper and serve hot.

Nutrition

Calories: 632kcal | Carbohydrates: 90.1g | Protein: 21.4g | Fat: 20.6g | Cholesterol: 3.5mg | Sodium: 946.8mg | Sugar: 9.2g