Name: Chole Bhature
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 People
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 1 cup (soaked overnight) Chickpeas (Kabuli Chana); 3-4 cups Water; 1 teaspoon Salt; 2 Bay Leaf; 2-3 Star Anise; 1 teaspoon Cumin Seeds; 2-3 pods Green Cardamom; 1 inch piece Cinnamon Stick; 2 cups All-purpose flour (Maida); 1/4 cup Semolina (Sooji); 1/2 teaspoon Baking Soda; 1 teaspoon Sugar; 1/2 cup Yogurt (Dahi); As needed Water; 2-3 cups (for deep frying) Oil; 2 cups Pre-made Chole Gravy

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

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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 1-2 hours.

Step 3: Combine Chole with Gravy

Once the chickpeas are boiled, add them to a pre-made chole gravy in a pan. Simmer for 5-7 minutes 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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Recipe Summary

All Ingredients - For Boiled Chickpeas

All Ingredients - For Bhature Dough

All Ingredients - For Chole Gravy

Step-by-Step Instructions

Step 1: Boil Chickpeas

Step 2: Prepare Bhature Dough

Step 3: Combine Chole with Gravy

Step 4: Fry Bhature

Step 5: Serve

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