Chole-Bhature Recipe

Chole Bhature is a popular North Indian dish that combines spicy chickpea curry (chole) with soft, fluffy fried bread (bhature). It’s a hearty and flavorful meal often enjoyed for breakfast or lunch, especially in Punjabi cuisine. The chole are made by simmering boiled chickpeas in a rich, tangy gravy of tomatoes, onions, and aromatic spices, while the bhature are prepared from fermented dough and deep-fried until golden and puffed. Served together with onions, pickle, and a squeeze of lemon, Chole Bhature is a delicious and satisfying dish loved across India for its bold flavors and comforting taste.

Ingredients

• For Chole (Chickpeas Curry)
• 1 cup chickpeas (kabuli chana) – soaked overnight
• 2 onions – finely chopped
• 2 tomatoes – pureed
• 1 green chili – chopped
• 1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste
• 2 tbsp oil or ghee
• 1 tsp cumin seeds
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 tsp turmeric powder
• 1½ tsp coriander powder
• 1 tsp cumin powder
• 1½ tsp red chili powder
• 1½ tsp garam masala
• Salt to taste
• Fresh coriander leaves – for garnish
• (Optional: 1 black tea bag for darker color while boiling chana)
• Ingredients for Bhature
• 2 cups maida (all-purpose flour)
• 2 tbsp semolina (sooji)
• 2 tbsp curd (yogurt)
• 1 tsp sugar
• ½ tsp baking powder
• ¼ tsp baking soda
• Salt to taste
• Water – as needed to knead
• Oil – for deep frying
• Steps to Prepare Chole Bhature:
1. Step 1: Boil Chole – Soak overnight, pressure cook for 5–6 whistles with salt and optional tea bag, then drain.
2. Step 2: Make Chole Masala – Sauté onions, add ginger-garlic, tomatoes, and spices. Add boiled chickpeas and simmer 10–15 mins.
3. Step 3: Prepare Bhature – Mix all ingredients, knead soft dough, rest 2–3 hrs, roll and deep fry till golden.