Chole Bhature

February 24, 2017

Punjabi Chole Bhature | Chana Bhatura is one of the tempting and flavorful dishes from Punjabi Cuisine. The combination of ‘Chickpea Curry’ and ‘Fried Flatbreads’ is known as ‘Chole Bhature’.

For Chole/chickpeas Curry:
Chickpeas/kabuli Chana, Soaked Overnight - 1 Cup (You Can This Substitute With Canned Chickpeas)
Garlic Cloves, Sliced - 2 Tbsp
Tea Bags - 2 Or 2 Tbsp Tea Tied In A Muslin Cloth
Ginger, Julienned - 1 Tbsp + More For Garnishing
Green Chili, Sliced - 4-5 (Add Less If You Are Adding Red Chili Powder)
Red Onion, Chopped - 1 Medium
Dried Mango Powder/Amchur - 1 Tsp
Salt To Taste
Pomegranate Seeds/Aananardana - 1 Tsp
Tomato Puree - ¾ Cup
Turmeric Powder/Haldi Powder- ¼ Tsp
Coriander Powder/Dhania Powder - 1 Tbsp
Chana Masala - 2 Tbsp (I Have Used Mdh Chana Masala)
Oil - 2 Tbsp
Cumin Seeds - 1 Tsp
Whole Spices:
Bay Leaf/tej Patta
Cinnamon Stick/dalchini - 1 Stick
Cloves/laung - 2-3
Star Anise/chakra Phool - 1
Black Cardamom Pods/badi Elaichi - 2
½ Tsp Cumin Seeds (Jeera)
For The Bhature:
All-Purpose Flour/maida) - 1½ Cup
Semolina/suji - ½ Cup
½ Cup Potatoes, Boiled And Grated
Baking Powder - 1½ Tsp
Sugar - 2 Tsp
Salt To Taste
Oil - 2-3 Tbsp
Natural Yogurt - ½ Cup
Warm Water As Needed
Oil For Deep-Frying
For Serving:
Onions
Lemon Wedges
Fresh Coriander Leaves
Pickle

For The Chole: Pressure cook the Kabuli chana with the tea bags, water, salt, garlic cloves and whole spices for 4 whistles on high heat. Turn the heat to medium and pressure cook for about 15 minutes or...
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Nutritions

Calories
14

Sodium
1.0mg
0% DV

Fat
0.01g
0% DV

Protein
0.4g
0% DV

Carbs
3g
1% DV

Fiber
0.4g
1% DV