Indian Chole Bhature

• For chole: 400g canned chickpeas, 1 onion, 2 tomatoes, 1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste, 1 tsp cumin, 1 tsp coriander, 1 tsp garam masala, 1/2 tsp amchur (dry mango powder)
• For bhature: 300g all-purpose flour, 1 tsp baking powder, 150g yogurt, 1 tsp oil, salt
• Oil for deep frying

Instructions

1. 1

   Make bhature dough: mix flour, baking powder, yogurt, oil, and salt. Knead until smooth. Rest 30 minutes.

2. 2

   Make chole: sauté onion until golden. Add ginger-garlic paste, spices, and tomatoes. Cook until thick.

3. 3

   Add chickpeas and 200ml water. Simmer 20 minutes. Mash some chickpeas for texture.

4. 4

   Roll bhature dough into oval shapes, about 5mm thick.

5. 5

   Deep fry in hot oil until puffed and golden, 1–2 minutes per side.

6. 6

   Serve hot chole with fresh bhature, sliced onion, and green chutney.

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