Chole Bhature Recipe – A Perfect North Indian Delight

 Introduction

If there’s one dish that truly defines North Indian comfort food, it has to be Chole Bhature! Spicy, tangy chickpeas (chole) served with fluffy, deep-fried bread (bhature) — this dish is pure bliss. Whether it’s a Sunday brunch or a festive meal, Chole Bhature never fails to impress.

In this blog, I’m sharing my tried-and-tested homemade Chole Bhature recipe — complete with ingredients, step-by-step instructions, tips, and even FAQs. Let’s dive into this flavorful journey!

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⭐ Total Time:

  • Preparation Time: 15 minutes (excluding soaking)

  • Cooking Time: 45 minutes

  • Fermentation Time for Bhature Dough: 4-6 hours

  • Serves: 4 people


๐Ÿงพ Ingredients

For Chole (Chickpeas Curry):

  • 1 cup white chickpeas (kabuli chana) – soaked overnight

  • 2 medium onions – finely chopped

  • 2 medium tomatoes – pureed or finely chopped

  • 1 tsp ginger-garlic paste

  • 2-3 tbsp oil or ghee

  • 1-2 bay leaves

  • 1 small stick cinnamon

  • 2-3 cloves

  • 1-2 black cardamoms

Spices:

  • 1½ tsp coriander powder

  • 1 tsp cumin powder

  • 1 tsp red chili powder

  • ½ tsp turmeric powder

  • 1 tsp garam masala

  • 1 tsp chole masala (optional but recommended)

  • Salt to taste

  • Fresh coriander for garnish

  • 1 tbsp lemon juice (optional)


For Bhature (Fluffy Fried Bread):

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour (maida)

  • 2 tbsp semolina (sooji) – for a crispy touch

  • ¼ cup curd/yogurt

  • 1 tsp sugar

  • ½ tsp baking powder

  • ¼ tsp baking soda

  • 2 tbsp oil or ghee

  • Salt to taste

  • Water as needed

  • Oil for deep frying

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๐Ÿณ Instructions

✅ Step 1: Preparing the Chole

  1. Pressure cook the soaked chickpeas with 3 cups water and a little salt for about 5-6 whistles or until soft.

  2. Heat oil in a pan. Add bay leaves, cinnamon, cardamom, and cloves. Let them splutter.

  3. Add chopped onions and sautรฉ till golden brown.

  4. Add ginger-garlic paste and cook till raw smell disappears.

  5. Mix in the tomato puree. Cook till the oil starts separating.

  6. Add all the dry spices – coriander, cumin, red chili, turmeric, chole masala, and salt. Mix well.

  7. Add the boiled chickpeas along with some of the water. Mash a few chanas with the back of a spoon for a thicker gravy.

  8. Let it simmer for 15–20 minutes. Finish with garam masala and lemon juice.

  9. Garnish with fresh coriander leaves.


✅ Step 2: Making Bhature

  1. In a large bowl, combine maida, semolina, sugar, salt, baking powder, and baking soda.

  2. Add curd and oil. Mix everything well.

  3. Gradually add water and knead into a soft, smooth dough.

  4. Cover and let it ferment in a warm place for at least 4-6 hours.

  5. Divide into equal-sized balls and roll each into a medium-thick round or oval shape.

  6. Heat oil in a deep pan. Fry each bhatura on medium-high flame until it puffs up and turns golden.

  7. Drain on paper towels.

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๐Ÿฝ️ Serving Suggestion

Serve hot Bhature with spicy Chole, accompanied by sliced onions, green chutney, and a wedge of lemon. You can also add a glass of chilled lassi to complete the Punjabi experience!


๐Ÿง  Pro Tips:

  • You can add a tea bag while boiling chole to give it a dark color and a richer taste.

  • Knead the bhature dough soft but not sticky.

  • Fry bhature in hot oil; if the oil isn’t hot enough, they won’t puff up properly.


๐Ÿฅ— Nutrition Info (Approx. per serving)

NutrientAmount
Calories520
Protein14g
Carbohydrates65g
Fat22g
Fiber9g

❓ FAQs

Q1. Can I make bhature without yeast?
Yes! This recipe uses curd and baking soda as natural leavening agents.

Q2. Can I store the bhature dough overnight?
Yes, but refrigerate it and bring it back to room temperature before rolling and frying.

Q3. What if I don’t have chole masala?
You can skip it or use a mix of garam masala and amchur (dry mango powder).


๐Ÿ“Œ Final Thoughts

Chole Bhature is one of those dishes that brings a big smile with every bite. It’s a must-try if you’re craving a restaurant-style North Indian meal at home.

Let me know how your Chole Bhature turned out in the comments or tag me in your recipe photos!

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We do our best to test or verify the cooking process and ingredients before sharing them.

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