Chole Bhature is a classic North Indian dish that is loved by people of all ages. It is a combination of two dishes, chole and bhature. Chole is a spicy chickpea curry, while bhature is a fried bread made from whole wheat flour. The two dishes are served together with a side of green chutney and onion salad.
The origins of chole bhature are not entirely clear, but it is believed to have originated in the Punjab region of India. The dish is said to have been created by a street vendor who was looking for a way to make a filling and affordable meal for his customers. The first recorded recipe for chole bhature appeared in a cookbook in 1964. Since then, the dish has become a staple of North Indian cuisine and is now enjoyed by people all over the world.
Prep time: 30 | Cook time: 60 | Serves: 4
Ingredients
Chickpeas (soaked overnight)
Onions
Ginger-Garlic Paste
Spices (Cumin, Red Chili Powder, Turmeric)
Green Chutney
Amchur Powder
Whole Wheat Flour
Yogurt
Instructions
Pressure cook chickpeas with spices
Mash chickpeas and add green chutney
Combine flour, yogurt, and water to make dough
Roll out dough into circles and puff on a hot griddle
Serve chole with bhature and enjoy
Why It Works
The combination of the spicy chole and the bhature is what makes this dish so popular.
The chole is a hearty and flavorful curry, while the bhature is a soft and fluffy bread that soaks up all of the curry's juices.
The green chutney and onion salad add a fresh and tangy contrast to the richness of the chole and bhature.