Authentic Punjabi Chole Bhature with Warm Crispy Onions
Experience the vibrant flavors of Punjab with these fluffy, golden bhature paired alongside robust, spicy chickpea curry. A quintessential North Indian comfort meal that satisfies every craving.
75min
Total Time
4
Servings
Punjabi
Cuisine
Recipe
1
Pressure cook the soaked chickpeas with tea bags and salt for 4-5 whistles until tender, then discard the tea bags.
2
In a mixing bowl, combine all-purpose flour, semolina, yogurt, baking soda, a pinch of salt, and warm water to knead a soft dough; let it rest for 2 hours.
3
Heat oil in a pan, add cumin seeds, and sauté chopped onions until golden brown.
4
Stir in ginger-garlic paste and tomato puree, cooking until oil separates from the masala.
5
Add chole masala powder, red chili powder, and turmeric, mixing well for a minute.
6
Add the boiled chickpeas along with some of their cooking water and simmer on low heat for 15 minutes.
7
Divide the rested dough into small balls and roll them out into oval shapes.
8
Deep fry the rolled dough in hot oil until puffed up and golden brown on both sides.
9
Serve the hot bhature alongside the spicy chole curry, garnished with fresh coriander and sliced onions.
Ingredients
2 cups kabuli chana (white chickpeas), soaked overnight
2 tea bags (for dark color)
2 large onions, finely chopped
3 tomatoes, pureed
1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste
2 tsp chole masala powder
1 tsp cumin seeds
1 tsp red chili powder
1/2 tsp turmeric powder
2 cups all-purpose flour (maida)
2 tbsp semolina (sooji)
1/4 cup yogurt
1/2 tsp baking soda
Salt to taste
Oil for deep frying
Fresh coriander leaves for garnish
*This AI-generated recipe may contain inaccuracies.