Chole Bhature Recipe – Street Style Punjabi Chole Bhature at Home

If you love North Indian food, then Chole Bhature is a must-try! This classic Punjabi dish features spicy chickpea curry (chole) paired with deep-fried fluffy bread (bhature). It’s a popular street food across India and a favorite for weekend indulgence.

This homemade version gives you that restaurant-style taste with simple ingredients.


Ingredients

For Chole (Chickpea Curry):
*1 cup chickpeas (soaked overnight)
*2 onions (finely chopped)
*2 tomatoes (pureed)
*1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste
*2 tbsp oil
*1 tsp cumin seeds
*1 tsp turmeric powder
*1 tsp red chili powder
*1 tbsp chole masala
*Salt to taste
*Fresh coriander leaves

For Bhature:
*2 cups all-purpose flour (maida)
*2 tbsp semolina (sooji)
*1/2 cup curd (dahi)
*1 tsp sugar
*1/2 tsp baking soda
*Salt to taste
*Water as needed
*Oil for deep frying


Step-by-Step Recipe

Step 1: Cook Chickpeas
Pressure cook soaked chickpeas with salt until soft.

Step 2: Prepare Chole Masala
*Heat oil, add cumin seeds
*Add onions and sauté till golden
*Add ginger-garlic paste
*Add tomato puree and cook till oil separates
*Add spices and cooked chickpeas
*Simmer for 10–15 minutes
*Garnish with coriander 🌿

Step 3: Prepare Dough for Bhature
*Mix flour, sooji, curd, sugar, baking soda, and salt
*Knead into a soft dough
*Cover and rest for 2 hours

Step 4: Fry Bhature
*Roll into oval shapes
*Deep fry in hot oil until puffed and golden

Serving Suggestions
Serve hot Chole Bhature with:
*Sliced onions 🧅
*Lemon wedges 🍋
*Mango pickle


Tips for Perfect Chole Bhature
*Add a tea bag while boiling chickpeas for dark color
*Use slightly sour curd for better bhature taste
*Don’t overcrowd while frying bhature


Health Note
Chole Bhature is indulgent and best enjoyed occasionally. For a healthier version:
*Use whole wheat flour
*Try baking instead of deep frying


FAQs

1. Can I make bhature without yeast?
Yes, this recipe uses baking soda and curd instead.

2. How to make chole thicker?
Mash a few chickpeas while cooking.

3. Can I store chole?
Yes, refrigerate for up to 2 days.


Conclusion
This homemade Chole Bhature recipe is perfect for satisfying your street food cravings. Try it once, and it will become a family favorite!

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