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.