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Preparation time: 15 minutes
Cooking time: 1 hour 30 minutes
Total time:1 hour 45 minutes

Introduction: Chole Bhature is a classic and popular North Indian dish that combines spicy chickpea curry (chole) with fluffy deep-fried bread (bhature). It’s a favorite street food and restaurant delicacy, loved by people of all ages. In this recipe, we’ll guide you through making this delightful dish at home, capturing the true flavors of India’s vibrant northern cuisine.

Preparation Time: 15 minutes Cooking Time: 1 hour Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes Serves: 4

Ingredients:

For Chole (Chickpea Curry):

• 1 cup dried chickpeas (garbanzo beans), soaked overnight
• 2 medium-sized onions, finely chopped
• 2 medium-sized tomatoes, pureed
• 3-4 garlic cloves, minced
• 1-inch ginger, grated
• 2-3 green chilies, finely chopped (adjust to your spice preference)
• 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
• 1 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
• 1 teaspoon red chili powder (adjust to your spice preference)
• 1 teaspoon garam masala
• 1 teaspoon dried mango powder (amchur)
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• Salt to taste
• Fresh cilantro (coriander leaves) for garnish

For Bhature (Fried Bread):

• 2 cups all-purpose flour (maida)
• 1/4 cup semolina (sooji)
• 1/2 cup plain yogurt
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• Water (as needed) for kneading the dough
• Vegetable oil for deep frying

Instructions:

Chole (Chickpea Curry):

1. Rinse the soaked chickpeas thoroughly and cook them in a pressure cooker with enough water and a pinch of salt until they are tender. This will take around 15-20 minutes. Alternatively, you can use canned chickpeas and skip this step.
2. In a large skillet or pan, heat 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil over medium heat. Add cumin seeds and let them splutter.
3. Add the finely chopped onions and sauté until they turn golden brown.
4. Stir in the minced garlic, grated ginger, and green chilies. Sauté for a few more minutes until the raw aroma disappears.
5. Add the tomato puree, ground coriander, ground cumin, turmeric powder, red chili powder, and salt. Cook this masala mixture until the oil starts to separate from it.
6. Now, add the cooked chickpeas to the masala and mix well, allowing the flavors to meld together.
7. Pour in enough water to achieve your desired consistency of the curry. Simmer the chole on low heat for about 15-20 minutes, allowing the flavors to develop.
8. Add garam masala and dried mango powder (amchur), and stir. Adjust salt and spices according to your taste.
9. Garnish the chole with fresh cilantro (coriander leaves) before serving.

Bhature (Fried Bread):

1. In a large mixing bowl, combine all-purpose flour, semolina, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
2. Add vegetable oil and plain yogurt to the dry ingredients. Mix well.
3. Gradually add water and knead the ingredients into a soft and smooth dough. Cover the dough with a damp cloth and let it rest for about 30 minutes.
4. After resting, divide the dough into small lemon-sized balls and roll them into smooth balls between your palms.
5. Heat enough vegetable oil in a deep frying pan over medium-high heat.
6. Roll each dough ball into a thin round bhature using a rolling pin.
7. Carefully slide one rolled bhature into the hot oil and fry until it puffs up and turns golden brown on both sides. Fry the bhature one at a time, ensuring they cook evenly.
8. Remove the fried bhature from the oil and place them on paper towels to drain excess oil.

Serving:

Serve the piping hot Chole with the fluffy Bhature. Accompany this delightful dish with pickles, sliced onions, and lemon wedges for a burst of flavors. Enjoy the Authentic Chole Bhature, savoring the true taste of India’s North!

Note: This Authentic Chole Bhature recipe offers a delicious blend of flavors, but feel free to adjust the spice level and seasonings according to your preferences.