Chole Bhature (चोले भटूरे)

Spicy chickpeas with puffed fried bread, a Punjabi meal favorite.

Ingredients

• 1 cup chickpeas
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup yogurt
• 2 tbsp channa masala
• 2 medium onion
• 2 large tomato
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 cup coriander
• for frying ghee

Method

1. Soak chickpeas overnight, then pressure cook until soft.
2. Sauté onions, tomatoes, and channa masala till fragrant.
3. Mix cooked chickpeas with sauteed spices and simmer.
4. Knead dough with flour, yogurt, and baking powder; rest.
5. Roll and fry bhature till golden and puffed.

Chef's tips

• Adjust spice to taste for chole.
• Resting dough ensures fluffy bhatures.