Chole Bhature - Spiced Chickpeas with Fried Bread

Ingredients

• 1 cup chickpeas
• 1 medium, finely chopped onion
• 2 medium, chopped tomato
• 1 inch piece, grated ginger
• 1 tablespoon garam masala
• 2 cups flour
• 1 cup yogurt
• 1 slit green chili
• 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
• 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
• 1 teaspoon red chili powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 4 cups (for frying) oil
• 3 cups (for cooking chickpeas) water

Instructions

1. 1

   Soak 1 cup of chickpeas in water overnight. Drain and rinse before cooking.

2. 2

   In a large pot, add the soaked chickpeas and 3 cups of water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 45-60 minutes or until tender.

3. 3

   In a separate pan, heat 2 tablespoons of oil over medium heat. Add 1 teaspoon of cumin seeds and let them sizzle.

4. 4

   Add the chopped onion to the pan and sauté for about 5-7 minutes until golden brown.

5. 5

   Stir in the grated ginger, chopped tomatoes, turmeric powder, red chili powder, and salt. Cook for another 5-7 minutes until the tomatoes are soft.

6. 6

   Add the cooked chickpeas along with some of the cooking liquid to the pan. Stir in 1 tablespoon of garam masala and the slit green chili. Simmer for 10 minutes to meld the flavors.

7. 7

   In a mixing bowl, combine 2 cups of flour and a pinch of salt. Gradually add 1 cup of yogurt and knead into a soft dough. Cover with a damp cloth and let it rest for 30 minutes.

8. 8

   After resting, divide the dough into equal portions. Roll each portion into a ball and then flatten it into a disc about 1/4 inch thick.

9. 9

   Heat 4 cups of oil in a deep frying pan over medium-high heat. Once the oil is hot, carefully slide in the rolled dough discs one at a time.

10. 10

    Fry each bhature for about 2-3 minutes on each side until they puff up and turn golden brown. Remove and drain on paper towels.

11. 11

    Serve the spicy chickpeas hot with the fluffy bhature, garnished with fresh cilantro if desired.