Chole bhature

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From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Chole bhature

Alternative names Bhatura chana, poori chole

 Course Breakfast, snack

Region or state India

Associated cuisine India

Main ingredients Chickpeas, maida flour and sooji

Variations Paneer bhatura, puri bhaji, chhole kulche

 Media: Chole bhature

Chole bhature is a food dish popular in the northern areas of the Indian subcontinent.
[1]
It is a combination of chana masala (spicy white chickpeas) and bhatura/puri, a deep-
fried bread made from maida.[2][3][4]
Chole bhature is often eaten as a breakfast dish, sometimes accompanied with lassi. It
can also be street food or a complete meal and may be accompanied with onions,
pickled carrots, green chutney or achaar.[5]
Origin[edit]
There is debate over the place of origin for chole bhature. Some sources claim the dish
to have originated in Delhi, where it is very popular.[6][7] Others claim eastern Uttar
Pradesh to be the place of origin.[8][9]
Preparation[edit]
Chole is prepared by cooking chickpeas and adding spices such as cumin, coriander
seeds, turmeric powder, and chili powder. Onion, garlic, and ginger are also added for
additional flavor. Bhature is prepared by combining flour, salt, and oil, and kneading the
dough. The dough is rolled out into circles and deep-fried until the bhature puff up.[10]