Chole Bhature - Spicy Chickpeas with Fried Bread

Ingredients

• 1 cup chickpeas
• 4 cups water
• 1 medium onions
• 2 medium tomatoes
• 1 inch piece ginger
• 2 whole green chilies
• 3 cloves garlic
• 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
• 1 teaspoon coriander powder
• 1 teaspoon garam masala
• 1 teaspoon red chili powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 cups flour
• 1 cup yogurt
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 4 cups oil
• 2 tablespoons fresh coriander
• 1 whole lemon

Instructions

1. 1

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

2. 2

   In a large pot, add soaked chickpeas and 4 cups of fresh water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for about 1 hour or until tender.

3. 3

   While the chickpeas are cooking, finely chop 1 medium onion, 2 medium tomatoes, 1 inch piece of ginger, 2 green chilies, and 3 cloves of garlic.

4. 4

   In a separate pan, heat 2 tablespoons of oil over medium heat. Add 1 teaspoon of cumin seeds and let them sizzle for 30 seconds.

5. 5

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

6. 6

   Add the chopped ginger, green chilies, and garlic. Sauté for another 2-3 minutes until fragrant.

7. 7

   Stir in the chopped tomatoes, 1 teaspoon of coriander powder, 1 teaspoon of red chili powder, and 1 teaspoon of salt. Cook until the tomatoes break down, about 5 minutes.

8. 8

   Once the chickpeas are cooked, add them along with their cooking water to the sautéed mixture. Stir in 1 teaspoon of garam masala and let it simmer for 10 minutes. Adjust salt to taste.

9. 9

   For the bhature, in a mixing bowl, combine 2 cups of flour, 1 teaspoon of baking powder, and a pinch of salt. Gradually add 1 cup of yogurt and knead into a soft dough. Cover and let it rest for 30 minutes.

10. 10

    After resting, divide the dough into 8 equal portions and roll each into a ball. Roll out each ball into a circle about 6 inches in diameter.

11. 11

    In a deep pan, heat 4 cups of oil over medium-high heat. Once hot, carefully slide in one rolled bhature at a time. Fry until puffed and golden brown, about 2-3 minutes per side.

12. 12

    Remove the fried bhature and drain on paper towels. Repeat with remaining dough.

13. 13

    Garnish the chole with fresh coriander and serve hot with bhature, lemon wedges, and yogurt on the side.