Chole Bhature

  Chole Bhature: A Classic Indian Recipes 

Ingredients:

1. For Chole (Chickpea Curry):

   - 2 cups dried chickpeas, soaked overnight

   - 2 onions, finely chopped

   - 3 tomatoes, pureed

   - 2 green chilies, slit

   - 1-inch ginger, grated

   - 4 cloves garlic, minced

   - 1 teaspoon cumin seeds

   - 1 teaspoon coriander powder

   - 1 teaspoon cumin powder

   - 1 teaspoon garam masala

   - 1 teaspoon turmeric powder

   - 1 teaspoon red chili powder

   - Salt to taste

   - Fresh coriander leaves for garnish

   - 2 tablespoons oil

2. For Bhature (Fried Bread):

   - 2 cups all-purpose flour

   - 1/2 cup yogurt

   - 1 teaspoon sugar

   - 1 teaspoon baking powder

   - Salt to taste

   - Oil for deep frying

 Instructions:

1. Prepare Chole:

   - Heat oil in a pressure cooker. Add cumin seeds and let them crackle.

   - Add chopped onions and sauté until golden brown.

   - Add grated ginger, minced garlic, and slit green chilies. Sauté for a minute.

   - Add tomato puree and cook until oil separates.

   - Add all the dry spices - coriander powder, cumin powder, turmeric powder, red chili powder, and garam masala. Mix well.

   - Add soaked chickpeas and salt. Stir to combine.

   - Pour in enough water to cover the chickpeas and pressure cook for about 4-5 whistles or until chickpeas are tender.

   - Once done, garnish with fresh coriander leaves.

2. Prepare Bhature:

   - In a mixing bowl, combine all-purpose flour, yogurt, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Knead into a soft dough. Add water if needed.

   - Cover the dough and let it rest for at least 2 hours.

   - After resting, divide the dough into small balls and roll them into circles.

   - Heat oil in a deep frying pan. Fry the rolled dough until golden brown and puffed up.

   - Remove from oil and drain excess oil on paper towels.

3. Serve:

   - Serve hot Chole with freshly fried Bhature.

   - Enjoy this classic Indian dish with sliced onions, lemon wedges, and green chutney.