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🌟 Introduction
Craving something spicy, hearty, and truly Punjabi? Say hello to the ultimate comfort food from North India – Chole Bhature! This irresistible combo of spicy chickpeas (chole) served with crispy, fluffy fried bread (bhature) is a classic that needs no introduction.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Course: Breakfast, Veg
Cuisine: Indian
Keyword: Punjabi Dish
Servings: 4
Cost: 150

Ingredients

For Chole (Spicy Chickpeas):

  • 1 cup kabuli chana white chickpeas, soaked overnight
  • 2 tbsp oil or ghee
  • 1 bay leaf 1 black cardamom, 2 cloves, 1-inch cinnamon stick
  • 1 tsp cumin seeds
  • 1 cup onion finely chopped
  • 1 tsp ginger-garlic paste
  • 1½ cups tomatoes pureed
  • 1 tsp chole masala
  • ½ tsp turmeric powder
  • 1 tsp red chili powder
  • ½ tsp garam masala
  • Salt to taste
  • 1 tsp dried mango powder amchur
  • Fresh coriander leaves for garnish

For Bhature:

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour maida
  • 2 tbsp semolina sooji
  • 2 tbsp yogurt
  • ½ tsp baking soda
  • Salt to taste
  • Water to knead
  • Oil for deep frying

Instructions

🍲 Preparing Chole:

  • Pressure cook soaked chickpeas with salt and water (3-4 whistles) until soft.
  • Heat oil, add whole spices (bay leaf, cardamom, cloves, cinnamon, cumin).
  • Add chopped onions and sauté till golden.
  • Add ginger-garlic paste and cook till raw smell goes.
  • Mix in tomato puree and cook until oil separates.
  • Add all spices – chole masala, turmeric, red chili, garam masala.
  • Add cooked chickpeas along with some water. Simmer for 10–15 mins.
  • Finish with amchur and coriander leaves.

🍞 Preparing Bhature:

  • In a mixing bowl, combine flour, semolina, salt, baking soda, and yogurt.
  • Add water gradually and knead into a soft dough. Cover and let rest for 2–3 hours.
  • Divide dough into balls and roll out into circles.
  • Heat oil and deep-fry each bhatura until golden and puffed.

🍽 Serving Suggestions

  • Serve hot chole with piping-hot bhature, onion rings, lemon wedges, and a chilled lassi. You can also add a small bowl of pickle for an extra punch.

💡 Tips & Tricks

  • Add a tea bag while boiling chickpeas for a dark color.
  • You can use boiled potatoes in the bhatura dough for a softer texture.
  • For a healthier version, try air-fried or baked bhature (though not traditional).
  • Let the chole simmer longer for a deeper, richer flavor.

💚 Why You’ll Love This Dish

    ✅ Iconic North Indian Favorite

      ✅ Rich, Spicy & Flavorful

        ✅ Perfect for Special Occasions

          ✅ Loved by Kids & Adults Alike