Chhole Bhature Recipe: tasty and easy to make chhole bhature recipe

  Dhaba Style Chhole Bhature Recipe

Ingredients:

For Chhole (Chickpeas):

- 1 cup dried chickpeas (chana), soaked overnight

- 3-4 cups water (for cooking)

- 2 medium onions, finely chopped

- 2 medium tomatoes, pureed

- 1-2 green chilies, slit

- 1-inch piece of ginger, grated

- 4-5 garlic cloves, minced

- 2 teaspoons chole masala (or garam masala)

- 1 teaspoon cumin seeds

- 1 teaspoon coriander powder

- 1 teaspoon red chili powder (adjust to taste)

- ½ teaspoon turmeric powder

- 1 teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)

- 2 tablespoons oil or ghee

- Fresh coriander leaves for garnish

- 1 tea bag (optional for color)

For Bhature:

- 2 cups all-purpose flour (Maida)

- 1 tablespoon semolina (Rava)

- 1 tablespoon yogurt

- 1 teaspoon sugar

- ½ teaspoon baking powder

- Salt to taste

- Warm water (as needed)

- Oil for deep frying

Tasty and Easy to Make Chhole Bhature

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Chhole:

- After soaking the chickpeas, drain and rinse them. In a pressure cooker, add the soaked chickpeas and enough water to cover them. If using a tea bag for color, add it now. Cook for about 4-5 whistles or until soft. Remove and keep aside.

- In a pan, heat oil or ghee. Add cumin seeds and let them splutter.

- Add chopped onions and sauté until golden brown. Then add minced garlic, grated ginger, and green chilies. Sauté for a minute until fragrant.

- Add the pureed tomatoes and cook until the oil separates from the mixture.

- Stir in the cooked chickpeas along with the water they were cooked in (adjust to get your desired consistency).

- Add chole masala, coriander powder, red chili powder, turmeric, and salt. Mix well.

- Let it simmer for about 15-20 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together. Garnish with fresh coriander leaves before serving.

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2. Prepare the Bhature:

- In a mixing bowl, combine all-purpose flour, semolina, yogurt, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Mix well.

- Gradually add warm water, kneading until you get a soft, pliable dough. Cover with a damp cloth and let it rest for about 2 hours.

- After resting, divide the dough into equal portions and roll each portion into a ball.

- Roll out each ball into a circle about 6 inches in diameter (not too thin).

- Heat oil in a deep-frying pan. Once hot, gently slide in the rolled bhature. Fry until it puffs up and turns golden brown on both sides.

- Remove and drain on paper towels.

3. Serve:

- Serve the hot chhole with the freshly made bhature, accompanied by sliced onions, green chilies, and a wedge of lemon. Enjoy your delicious Dhaba-style chhole bhature!

Feel free to adjust the spices as per your taste and enjoy this hearty meal!