Chole Bhathure Recipe

Chole bhathure is a popular North Indian dish that consists of spicy chickpea curry (chole) and deep-fried bread (bhathure). It is often served as a breakfast or brunch dish, but can also be enjoyed as a snack or a main course. Here is how you can make this delicious dish at home.

Ingredients:

For the chole:

• cup dried chickpeas, soaked overnight
• 2 tablespoons oil
• 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
• 1 bay leaf
• 2 onions, finely chopped
• 2 teaspoons ginger-garlic paste
• 2 green chilies, slit
• 1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder
• 1/2 teaspoon red chili powder
• 1/4 teaspoon garam masala
• Salt to taste
• 2 tomatoes, pureed
• 2 tablespoons coriander leaves, chopped

For the bhathure:

• 2 cups all-purpose flour (maida)
• 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons oil
• 1/4 cup yogurt
• Water as needed
• Oil for deep frying

Method:

For the chole:

• Drain the soaked chickpeas and pressure cook them with enough water for 4 to 5 whistles or until soft. Reserve the cooking water.
• Heat oil in a pan and add cumin seeds and bay leaf. When they crackle, add onions and sauté until golden brown.
• Add ginger-garlic paste, green chilies, turmeric powder, red chili powder, garam masala and salt and fry for a few minutes.
• Add tomato puree and cook until the oil separates.
• Add the cooked chickpeas and some of the reserved water and bring to a boil. Simmer for 15 to 20 minutes or until the gravy thickens. Adjust the seasoning if needed.
• Garnish with coriander leaves and serve hot.
  

For the bhathure:

• In a large bowl, mix flour, baking soda, salt and oil. Add yogurt and knead to form a soft dough. Add water as needed. Cover the dough with a damp cloth and let it rest for 2 to 3 hours.
• Divide the dough into equal-sized balls and roll them into thin circles of about 6 inches in diameter.
• Heat oil in a deep frying pan and fry the bhathures one by one on high flame until they puff up and turn golden brown on both sides. Drain on paper towels and keep warm.
• Serve hot with chole and enjoy.