Chole Bhature

    Chole Bhature

    Spicy chickpea curry served with deep-fried puffed bread — a legendary North Indian street food combination.

    60 minsMedium4 servings

    Nutrition per serving

    520

    Calories

    18g

    Protein

    68g

    Carbs

    20g

    Fat

    Ingredients

    • 2 cupsChickpeas (dried)
    • 2 largeOnions
    • 3 largeTomatoes
    • 2 inchesGinger
    • 6 clovesGarlic
    • 2Tea bags
    • 2 tbspChole masala
    • 1 tspPomegranate powder
    • 3 cupsAll-purpose flour
    • 1/4 cupYogurt
    • for fryingOil
    • 1/2 tspBaking soda

    Instructions

    1. 1

      Soak chickpeas overnight. Boil with tea bags and salt until tender (or use pressure cooker for 20 minutes). Discard tea bags.

    2. 2

      Sauté finely chopped onions in oil until deep golden brown.

    3. 3

      Add ginger-garlic paste, cook 2 minutes. Add chopped tomatoes, cook until oil separates.

    4. 4

      Add chole masala, pomegranate powder, salt, and a splash of chickpea cooking water.

    5. 5

      Add boiled chickpeas. Mash a few for thickness. Simmer 15 minutes.

    6. 6

      For bhature: mix flour, yogurt, baking soda, salt, sugar, and oil. Knead soft dough, rest 2 hours.

    7. 7

      Roll dough into oval shapes. Deep-fry in hot oil until puffed and golden on both sides.

    8. 8

      Serve chole in bowls topped with onion rings, green chili, and lemon wedge alongside hot bhature.

    Nutrition Facts

    Servings 4Serving Size 1

    Amount Per Serving

    Calories520

    % Daily Value *

    Total Fat 20g26%
    Saturated Fat 6g30%
    Trans Fat 0g
    Cholesterol 25mg8%
    Sodium 310mg13%
    Total Carbohydrate 68g25%
    Dietary Fiber 5g18%
    Sugars 10.2g
    Protein 18g36%
    Vitamin A 200 IUVitamin C 28 mgCalcium 220 mgIron 1.2 mg

    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

    💡 Tips for Chole Bhature

    • • This recipe packs well for meal prep — store in airtight containers.
    • • Don't let garlic burn — add it after other aromatics and cook briefly.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Reviews

    Leave a review

    No reviews yet. Be the first!

    Share this recipe

    Want a custom version?

    Enter your available ingredients and let AI generate a personalized recipe.

    Try Word Recipe