Chole Bhature is the popular combination. Chole or Chana Masala is basically chickpeas cooked with onion and tomato while Bhature is the bread to go with chole curry/sabzi made from flour. Each household prepare this combination with lots of variety of methods but first I will share very basic recipes and then you can watch my videos for variations and explore more recipes of this dish to adjust your tastebud. My kids gigle a lot at the restaurant when they see the big bhatoora swallen perfectly so these days, I even make the big bhatooras at home to see them giggle at home!
For chole: | ||
Chick peas | 1 1/2 Cup (24 tbs) , soaked | |
Chopped onions | 1/2 Cup (8 tbs) | |
Diced tomatoes | 2 Cup (32 tbs) | |
Ginger garlic paste | To Taste | |
Red chilli powder | 1/2 Teaspoon | |
Oil | 1 Tablespoon | |
Turmeric powder | 1/2 Teaspoon | |
Cumin seeds | 1/2 Teaspoon | |
Garam masala | 1/2 Teaspoon | |
Coriander cumin powder | 1 Teaspoon | |
Salt | To Taste | |
Water | 1 Cup (16 tbs) | |
Finely chopped coriander leaves | 1 Tablespoon | |
For bhature: | ||
Plain flour/Wheat flour | 2 Cup (32 tbs) | |
Semolina | 1/3 Cup (5.33 tbs) | |
Sugar | 1 Teaspoon | |
Salt | 1/2 Teaspoon | |
Baking powder | 1/2 Teaspoon | |
Yogurt | 1/4 Cup (4 tbs) | |
Oil | 2 Tablespoon | |
Water | 1 Cup (16 tbs) | |
Oil | 3 Cup (48 tbs) |
Please watch the video for directions!