Recipe of Chole Bhature

Ingredients

• 2 cups chickpeas, soaked overnight
• 2 large onions, finely chopped
• 2 tomatoes, finely chopped
• 2 green chilies, slit
• 1/2 cup yogurt
• 1 tsp ginger-garlic paste
• 1 tsp cumin seeds
• 1 tsp coriander powder
• 1 tsp cumin powder
• 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
• 1 tsp garam masala
• Salt to taste
• Fresh coriander leaves for garnish
• Oil for frying

Directions

1. 1

   Boil soaked chickpeas until they are tender, drain, and set aside.

2. 2

   Heat oil in a pan, add cumin seeds, and let them splutter.

3. 3

   Add chopped onions and sauté until golden brown.

4. 4

   Stir in ginger-garlic paste and green chilies, and sauté for a couple of minutes.

5. 5

   Add chopped tomatoes and cook until they soften.

6. 6

   Mix in coriander, cumin powder, turmeric, garam masala, and salt.

7. 7

   Add yogurt and sauté for a few minutes until oil separates.

8. 8

   Pour in the boiled chickpeas and simmer for 15-20 minutes.

9. 9

   Garnish with fresh coriander leaves.

10. 10

    For Bhature:

11. 11

    Mix 2 cups of all-purpose flour, 1/4 cup yogurt, 1 tsp sugar, 1/2 tsp baking powder, and a pinch of salt.

12. 12

    Knead into a soft dough using water, cover, and let it rest for 3-4 hours.

13. 13

    Divide the dough into small balls, roll them out, and deep-fry until they puff up and turn golden brown.

14. 14

    Serve hot chole with bhature and enjoy this delicious North Indian meal!