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    Chole Bhature | How to make Bhatura

    Published: Feb 28, 2021 by Kushi · This post may contain affiliate links.

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    Chole Bhature - How to make Bhatura | Punjabi Chana Bhatura

    Bhatura or Bhature is deep-fried Indian leavened bread that is crisp on the outside, soft, and fluffy in texture that can be served any time of the day. Chole Bhature or Chana Bhatura is a popular combo served in any restaurant or dhaba.

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    Bhaturas can be served for breakfast, lunch, dinner, or snack. It is also one of the popular street food in Punjab and other states in north India.

    What is chole bhature in English?

    Chole is a spicy chickpeas dish and bhature is a deep-fried bread made using all-purpose flour. Bhatura is also known as bhatoora, batoora, batura, or pathora.

    What s the difference between bhatura and puri (poori)?

    Puris are made using whole wheat flour and is prepared without any addition of baking soda or yeast. Bhaturas are made using all-purpose flour (maida) and requires at least one leavening agent.

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    Is chole bhatura healthy?

    Chole bhature is packed full of flavor and it is a complete breakfast meal recipe full of carbohydrates, fats, and proteins. However, since refined flour (maida) is used, it is not healthy to eat if you are on a weight loss program or following any diet plan. Also, bhaturas are deep-fried, so have them occasionally if you have any underlying health conditions.

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    What should we serve with bhatura?

    Bhatura and chole or chana masala are a match made in heaven. Nothing can beat this combination.  It is further accompanied by onion, pickles, and chilled lassi or a cup of chai (tea).

    Some other accompaniments for bhaturas are palak paneer, butter chicken, mushroom butter masala, etc.

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    How long does bhatura or bhature last or remain fresh?

    Bhaturas or Bhatures remain fresh for up to 2 days. What you can do is prepare the dough and keep it in the fridge. When you want to serve bhatura, take the dough outside, let it come back to room temperature and then roll it and fry bhatura.

     How to make bhatura, Punjabi Chana Bhatura, amritsari chole bhature

    How to make bhatura or punjabi chole bhature at home from scratch?
    • In a large bowl, add flour (maida), sugar, salt, baking powder, baking soda, and mix. Now add oil and rub it into flour.
    • I have used sour cream. You can use yogurt or curd (dahi). Add sour cream and mix. Finally, add milk (I have used full-fat milk ) in increments of 1 tablespoon and knead for 5 to 6 minutes till a soft dough is formed. Kneading is very important as this will give you a puffy and chewy texture.
    • Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover it and keep it aside for 1 hour.

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    • Heat oil in a pan on medium to medium-high heat. The oil should be hot to fry the bhaturas. To check if the oil is hot, drop a piece of dough into the oil, and it should sizzle and come up immediately.
    • Depending on how big you want your bhaturas, divide the dough into equal portions. I have made 18 equal portions. If you want restaurant-style bigger bhaturas, then divide the dough into 9 equal portions but make sure you have a big pan to fry the bhaturas.
    • Roll them evenly into circles or ovals. They should not be too thick or too thin.
    • Add bhaturas one or 2 at a time, depending on the size of your frying pan, and using a slotted spoon, gently press so that they puff up.
    • Flip and cook on both sides till it is golden brown. Transfer it to a paper towel to absorb any excess oil.
    • Repeat the process for the remaining dough.

    Can I use eno or fruit salt instead of baking powder and baking soda to make bhatura? How to make instant bhature?

    Yes, you can use it as a substitute. But if you are using Eno or fruit salt, make sure you roll them and fry them immediately (instant bhature). You don't have to rest the dough for 1 hour. For the recipe below, use 1 teaspoon of eno or fruit salt instead of baking powder and baking soda.

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    Chole Bhature | Punjabi Chana Bhatura | How To Make Bhatura

    Kushi
    Bhatura or Bhature is deep-fried Indian leavened bread that is crisp on the outside, soft and fluffy in texture, and can be served any time of the day. Chole Bhature or Chana Bhatura is a popular combo served in any restaurant or dhaba across India.
    5 from 20 votes
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Cook Time 15 mins
    Rest Time 1 hr
    Total Time 1 hr 25 mins
    Course Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch, Snack
    Cuisine Indian, north indian, punjabi
    Servings 18 bhatura or bhature
    Calories 107 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 2 cups All purpose flour (Maida)
    • 1 teaspoon Sugar
    • ½ teaspoon Salt
    • ½ teaspoon Baking powder
    • ¼ teaspoon Baking soda
    • 2 tablespoon Coconut oil or Vegetable oil or Cooking oil
    • ½ cup Sour cream (you can even use yogurt, curd, or dahi)
    • 4 tablespoon Whole milk
    • Oil , for frying

    Instructions
     

    Step I

    • In a large bowl, add flour (maida), sugar, salt, baking powder, baking soda, and mix. Now add oil and rub it into the flour.
      2 cups All purpose flour, 1 teaspoon Sugar, ½ teaspoon Salt, ½ teaspoon Baking powder, ¼ teaspoon Baking soda, 2 tablespoon Coconut oil
    • I have used sour cream. You can use yogurt or curd (dahi) instead of sour cream. Add sour cream and mix. Finally, add milk in increments of 1 tablespoon and knead for 5 to 6 minutes till soft dough is formed. Kneading is very important as this will give you puffy and chewy texture.
      ½ cup Sour cream, 4 tablespoon Whole milk
    • Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover it and keep it aside for 1 hour.

    Step II

    • Heat oil in a pan on medium to medium-high heat.
    • The oil should be hot to fry the bhaturas. To check if the oil is hot, drop a piece of dough into the oil, it should sizzle and come up immediately.
      Oil
    • Depending on how big you want your bhaturas, divide the dough into equal portions. I have made 18 equal portions. If you want restaurant-style bigger bhaturas then divide the dough into 9 equal portions but make sure you have a large pan to fry big bhaturas.
    • Roll the dough evenly into circles or ovals. They should not be too thick or too thin.
    • Add bhaturas one or 2 at a time depending on the size of your pan and using a slotted spoon gently press so that they puff up.
    • Flip and cook on both sides till it is golden brown. Transfer it to a paper towel to absorb any excess oil.
    • Repeat the process for the remaining dough.
    • Bhatura or Bhature is now ready. Serve hot and enjoy.

    Notes

    • You can substitute 1 teaspoon Eno or fruit salt instead of baking powder and baking soda to make instant bhatura.
    • You can also add 2 tablespoon of sooji or semolina to the dough to get dhaba or restaurant style texture on the outside. 

    Nutrition

    Calories: 107kcalCarbohydrates: 11gProtein: 2gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 4mgSodium: 95mgPotassium: 28mgFiber: 0.4gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 45IUVitamin C: 0.1mgCalcium: 19mgIron: 1mg
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    Comments

    1. Dijana

      June 09, 2022 at 12:45 pm

      5 stars
      Oh, thanks for sharing this! I've never had the chance to try it until now, and it does not disappoint! So good!

      Reply
    2. Anita

      June 09, 2022 at 1:48 pm

      5 stars
      The bread is perfect for Indian curries, and it turned out that it's not difficult to make these at home.

      Reply
    3. Kerri

      June 09, 2022 at 1:57 pm

      5 stars
      What a versatile dish! I have never heard of bhatura but love the concept! Will be trying this soon!

      Reply
    4. Sunitha

      October 29, 2022 at 1:40 am

      5 stars
      Bhature turned out super soft. Was easy to prepare too. Thanks for sharing. Wanted know if I can make the dough the previous night?

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