Chole Bhature

Ingredients

• Chickpeas (2 cups, soaked overnight)
• Salt (to taste)
• Oil (2 tablespoons)
• Onions (2, finely chopped)
• Ginger (1 inch piece, grated)
• Garlic (4 cloves, minced)
• Green chili (2, finely chopped)
• Tomatoes (2, pureed)
• Coriander powder (1 teaspoon)
• Cumin powder (1 teaspoon)
• Turmeric powder (1/2 teaspoon)
• Red chili powder (1 teaspoon)
• Garam masala (1 teaspoon)
• All-purpose flour (2 cups)
• Yogurt (1 cup)
• Baking powder (1 teaspoon)
• Sugar (1 teaspoon)
• Salt for dough (1 teaspoon)
• Oil for deep frying (as required)

Instructions

1. Cook the soaked chickpeas with salt in a pressure cooker until tender. Set aside.
2. Heat oil in a pan. Add onions and sauté until golden brown.
3. Add grated ginger, minced garlic, and chopped green chilies. Sauté for a minute.
4. Add the pureed tomatoes. Cook until the oil separates from the mixture.
5. Add coriander powder, cumin powder, turmeric powder, red chili powder, garam masala, and salt. Mix well.
6. Add the cooked chickpeas. Simmer the mixture for 10 minutes.
7. In a separate bowl, combine all-purpose flour, yogurt, baking powder, sugar, and salt. Knead to form a soft dough.
8. Cover the dough and let it rest for 30 minutes.
9. Divide the dough into small balls. Roll each ball into flat discs.
10. Heat oil in a deep pan. Deep fry the Bhature until they puff up and turn golden brown.
11. Serve the hot Bhature with the flavorful Chole and relish this traditional Indian delicacy.