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Chole Bhature Recipe

Chole Bhature Recipe

  • 3-4

  • 25min

SAPTRISHI Super Fine Maida

SAPTRISHI Super Fine Maida

Rs. 15.00+

Ingredients

Ingredients for Chole (Chickpea Curry):

  • 1 cup dried chickpeas (chole) (or 2 cups canned chickpeas)
  • 1 large onion (finely chopped)
  • 2 large tomatoes (pureed or chopped)
  • 2-3 green chilies (slit)
  • 1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste
  • 1/2 tsp saptrishi turmeric powder
  • 1 tsp red chili powder
  • 1 tsp saptrishi coriander powder
  • 1 tsp saptrishi garam masala powder
  • 1 tbsp saptrishi chole masala (store-bought or homemade)
  • Salt to taste
  • 1 tbsp dried pomegranate seeds (optional, for tanginess)
  • 1 saptrishi bay leaf
  • 1 saptrishi cinnamon stick
  • 2-3 saptrishi cloves
  • 1 tsp saptrishi cumin seeds
  • 2 tbsp oil or ghee
  • Fresh coriander leaves (for garnish)
  • 1/2 tsp saptrishi amchur (dry mango powder) (optional, for tanginess)

    Ingredients for Bhature (Fried Bread):
  • 2 cups saptrishi Maida
  • 1/2 cup saptrishi semolina (suji) (optional, for crispness)
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 cup plain yogurt
  • Water (as needed to make the dough)
  • 1 tbsp oil
  • Oil for deep frying

How to Make Chole (Chickpea Curry):

  1. Soak the Chickpeas:
    Soak the dried chickpeas overnight in water. If using canned chickpeas, drain and rinse them thoroughly.
  2. Cook the Chickpeas:
    If using soaked chickpeas, pressure cook them with enough water and a pinch of salt for 4-5 whistles or until soft. If using canned chickpeas, skip this step and just heat them in a pan.
  3. Prepare the Gravy:
    In a large pan, heat oil or ghee. Add bay leaf, cinnamon stick, and cloves. Sauté for a few seconds until aromatic.

Add cumin seeds and let them splutter. Then, add the finely chopped onions and sauté until golden brown.

  1. Add Ginger-Garlic & Spices:
    Add the ginger-garlic paste and slit green chilies. Sauté for 2-3 minutes. Add turmeric powder, red chili powder, coriander powder, and chole masala. Stir well.
  2. Add Tomatoes & Simmer:
    Add the chopped or pureed tomatoes and cook until the oil starts separating from the masala. Add a little water if the mixture is too thick.
  3. Add Chickpeas & Cook:
    Add the cooked chickpeas to the pan along with some water (adjust for gravy consistency). Stir well and let it simmer for 10-15 minutes. Add salt, amchur powder, and pomegranate seeds (optional) for tanginess.
  4. Garnish & Serve:
    Once the gravy thickens and the chickpeas have absorbed all the flavors, garnish with fresh coriander leaves.

How to Make Bhature (Fried Bread):

  1. Make the Dough:
    In a large bowl, mix the saptrishi maida, saptrishi suji (optional), sugar, salt, and baking powder. Add yogurt, a tablespoon of oil, and enough water to form a smooth, soft dough. Knead for 5-7 minutes.
  2. Rest the Dough:
    Cover the dough with a damp cloth and let it rest for 2-3 hours in a warm place. This helps in making soft, fluffy bhature.
  3. Shape the Bhature:
    After the dough has rested, divide it into small equal-sized balls. Roll each ball into a smooth, round ball and then roll them into a thick, oval or round shape, about 1/4 inch thick.
  4. Fry the Bhature:
    Heat oil in a deep pan or wok on medium-high heat. Once the oil is hot, gently slide one bhatura into the hot oil. Press lightly with a slotted spoon for it to puff up. Flip and cook the other side until golden and crispy. Remove and drain on paper towels.

Serving Suggestions:

Serve the Chole with hot, fluffy Bhature, along with some onion slices, green chilies, and a wedge of lemon on the side. You can also enjoy it with pickles and a refreshing yogurt drink like lassi.

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Chole Bhature Recipe