Chole Bhature
Recipe Summary
- This video demonstrates how to prepare Chole Bhature, a popular Indian dish. It covers boiling chickpeas with whole spices, kneading the dough for fluffy bhature, and then frying them to perfection, served with a pre-made chole gravy and sliced onions.
All Ingredients - For Boiled Chickpeas
- Chickpeas (Kabuli Chana) 1 cup (soaked overnight)
- Water 3-4 cups
- Salt 1 teaspoon
- Bay Leaf 2
- Star Anise 2-3
- Cumin Seeds 1 teaspoon
- Green Cardamom 2-3 pods
- Cinnamon Stick 1 inch piece
All Ingredients - For Bhature Dough
- All-purpose flour (Maida) 2 cups
- Semolina (Sooji) 1/4 cup
- Baking Soda 1/2 teaspoon
- Sugar 1 teaspoon
- Yogurt (Dahi) 1/2 cup
- Water As needed
- Oil 2-3 cups (for deep frying)
All Ingredients - For Chole Gravy
- Pre-made Chole Gravy 2 cups
⚠ Contains Allergens
Step-by-Step Instructions
Step 1: Boil Chickpeas
Soak the chickpeas overnight. The next morning, add the soaked chickpeas to a pressure cooker along with 3-4 cups of water, 1 teaspoon of salt, 2 bay leaves, 2-3 star anise, 1 teaspoon of cumin seeds, 2-3 green cardamom pods, and a 1-inch cinnamon stick. Cook for 5-6 whistles or until the chickpeas are tender.
Step 2: Prepare Bhature Dough
In a large bowl, combine 2 cups of all-purpose flour, 1/4 cup of semolina, 1/2 teaspoon of baking soda, 1 teaspoon of sugar, and 1/2 cup of yogurt. Knead into a soft, elastic dough, adding water as needed to achieve the desired consistency. Cover the dough and let it rest for .
Step 3: Combine Chole with Gravy
Once the chickpeas are boiled, add them to a pre-made chole gravy in a pan. Simmer for over medium heat to allow the flavors to meld together.
Step 4: Fry Bhature
Heat 2-3 cups of oil in a deep pan or kadai over medium-high heat. Take small portions of the rested dough and roll them out into oval or round shapes. Carefully slide each rolled bhatura into the hot oil. Gently press with a slotted spoon to help it puff up. Fry until golden brown and puffed on both sides.
Step 5: Serve
Serve the hot chole bhature immediately with sliced onions.
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