Welcome to a classic and mouth-watering recipe for Chole Bhature! This iconic North Indian dish is a combination of spicy chickpea curry (Chole) and deep-fried bread (Bhature), a perfect comfort food for any occasion.
Recipe Details
Prep Time:
15 minutes
Cook Time:
40 minutes
Total Time:
55 minutes
Servings:
4-5
Vegetarian:
Yes
Nutrition (per serving)
- Calories: ~434 kcal
- Protein: ~20.1 g
- Carbohydrates: ~61 g
- Fat: ~11.0 g
- Fat: ~11.0 g
- Sugars: ~9.3 g
Ingredients
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For the Chole (Chickpea Curry)
- 1/2 cup dried chickpeas (soaked overnight) or 1/2 can cooked chickpeas
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1 small tomato, finely chopped
- 1/4-inch ginger, grated
- 1-2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/4 green chili, slit
- 1/2 tsp cumin seeds
- 1/2 tsp coriander powder
- 1/2 tsp cumin powder
- 1/4 tsp turmeric powder
- 1/2 tsp red chili powder
- 1/2 tbsp garam masala powder
- 1/4 tsp amchur powder (dry mango powder)
- Salt to taste
- 1 tsp fresh coriander leaves for garnish
- Water as needed
For the Bhature (Deep-fried Bread)
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour (maida)
- Pinch of baking powder
- Pinch of salt
- 1/4 tsp sugar
- 1-2 tbsp yogurt
- Water (as needed for dough)
- Oil for deep frying
For the Chole (Chickpea Curry)
- 1 cup dried chickpeas (soaked overnight) or 1 can cooked chickpeas
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 1 medium tomato, finely chopped
- 1/2-inch ginger, grated
- 3-4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 green chili, slit
- 1 tsp cumin seeds
- 1 tsp coriander powder
- 1 tsp cumin powder
- 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
- 1 tsp red chili powder
- 1 tbsp garam masala powder
- 1/2 tsp amchur powder (dry mango powder)
- Salt to taste
- 2 tsp fresh coriander leaves for garnish
- Water as needed
For the Bhature (Deep-fried Bread)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour (maida)
- Pinch of baking powder
- Pinch of salt
- 1/2 tsp sugar
- 2 tbsp yogurt
- Water (as needed for dough)
- Oil for deep frying
For the Chole (Chickpea Curry)
- 1 1/2 cups dried chickpeas (soaked overnight) or 1 1/2 cans cooked chickpeas
- 1 1/2 medium onions, finely chopped
- 1 1/2 medium tomatoes, finely chopped
- 3/4-inch ginger, grated
- 5-6 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 green chili, slit
- 1 1/2 tsp cumin seeds
- 1 1/2 tsp coriander powder
- 1 1/2 tsp cumin powder
- 3/4 tsp turmeric powder
- 1 1/2 tsp red chili powder
- 1 1/2 tbsp garam masala powder
- 1/2 tsp amchur powder (dry mango powder)
- Salt to taste
- 3 tsp fresh coriander leaves for garnish
- Water as needed
For the Bhature (Deep-fried Bread)
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (maida)
- 1/4 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 3/4 tsp sugar
- 3 tbsp yogurt
- Water (as needed for dough)
- Oil for deep frying
For the Chole (Chickpea Curry)
- 2 cups dried chickpeas (soaked overnight) or 2 cans cooked chickpeas
- 2 medium onions, finely chopped
- 2 medium tomatoes, finely chopped
- 1-inch ginger, grated
- 7-8 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 1/2 green chili, slit
- 2 tsp cumin seeds
- 2 tsp coriander powder
- 2 tsp cumin powder
- 1 tsp turmeric powder
- 2 tsp red chili powder
- 2 tbsp garam masala powder
- 1 tsp amchur powder (dry mango powder)
- Salt to taste
- 4 tsp fresh coriander leaves for garnish
- Water as needed
For the Bhature (Deep-fried Bread)
- 2 cups all-purpose flour (maida)
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp sugar
- 4 tbsp yogurt
- Water (as needed for dough)
- Oil for deep frying
For the Chole (Chickpea Curry)
- 2 1/2 cups dried chickpeas (soaked overnight) or 2 1/2 cans cooked chickpeas
- 2 1/2 medium onions, finely chopped
- 2 1/2 medium tomatoes, finely chopped
- 1 1/4-inch ginger, grated
- 10 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 green chilies, slit
- 2 1/2 tsp cumin seeds
- 2 1/2 tsp coriander powder
- 2 1/2 tsp cumin powder
- 1 1/4 tsp turmeric powder
- 2 1/2 tsp red chili powder
- 2 1/2 tbsp garam masala powder
- 1 1/4 tsp amchur powder (dry mango powder)
- Salt to taste
- 5 tsp fresh coriander leaves for garnish
- Water as needed
For the Bhature (Deep-fried Bread)
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (maida)
- 3/4 tsp baking powder
- 3/4 tsp salt
- 1 1/4 tsp sugar
- 5 tbsp yogurt
- Water (as needed for dough)
- Oil for deep frying
Instructions
- Step 1
Prepare the Chole (Chickpea Curry)
In a large pot, add the soaked chickpeas and cook them until soft. If using canned chickpeas, rinse and drain them. In a separate pan, heat oil and add cumin seeds. Once they splutter, add onions and cook until golden brown. Add ginger, garlic, and green chili. Stir and add chopped tomatoes. Cook until soft. - Step 2
Add Spices
Add coriander powder, cumin powder, turmeric, red chili powder, and salt. Stir well. Add the cooked chickpeas and water to form a gravy. Let it simmer for 20-25 minutes on low heat, adjusting the consistency with water as needed. - Step 3
Add Garnishes
Add garam masala and amchur powder. Garnish with fresh coriander leaves and set aside. - Step 4
Prepare the Bhature Dough
In a mixing bowl, combine flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar. Add yogurt and mix. Gradually add water and knead into a smooth, elastic dough. Cover and let it rest for 30 minutes. - Step 5
Shape the Bhature
After the dough has rested, divide it into equal balls. Roll each ball into a round, flat shape, about 1/4 inch thick. - Step 6
Fry the Bhature
Heat oil in a deep frying pan. Once hot, gently drop the rolled bhature into the oil. Fry until golden brown on both sides. Drain excess oil on paper towels. - Step 7
Serve
Serve the hot Chole with freshly fried Bhature and enjoy with pickle and yogurt!
Tips for Perfect Chole Bhature
- Chole Consistency: Adjust the consistency of the gravy by adding more water for a thinner curry or cooking it longer for a thicker one.
- Bhature Tips: Make sure the oil is hot enough before frying the bhature, as this ensures they puff up beautifully.
- Side Dishes: Pair Chole Bhature with fresh yogurt, pickle, and a refreshing salad for a complete meal.
Chole Bhature is a vibrant and satisfying dish that will surely be a hit at any gathering or meal. With its bold flavors and crispy bhature, it's a must-try for anyone craving authentic North Indian food!