Chole bhature

*Chole bhature*
Alternative names	Bhatura chana, poori chole
Course	Breakfast, snack
Region or state	India
Associated cuisine	India
Main ingredients	Chickpeas, maida flour and sooji
Variations	Paneer bhatura, puri bhaji, chhole kulche
	Media: Chole bhature;

Chole bhature Hindi pronunciation: [t͡ʃʰoː.leː bʱə.ʈuː.ɾeː] is a food dish popular in the northern areas of the Indian subcontinent.^[1] It is a combination of chana masala (spicy white chickpeas) and bhatura/puri, a deep-fried bread made from maida.^[2]^[3]^[4]

Chole bhature is often eaten as a breakfast dish, sometimes accompanied with lassi. It can also be street food or a complete meal and may be accompanied with onions, pickled carrots, green chutney or achaar.^[5]

Origin

Chole bhature's place of origin is debated. Some sources claim it originated in Delhi, where it is very popular.^[6]^[7] Others claim it originated in eastern Uttar Pradesh.^[8]^[9]

Preparation

Chole is prepared by cooking chickpeas and adding spices such as cumin, coriander seeds, turmeric powder, and chili powder. Onion, garlic, and ginger are also added for additional flavor. Bhature is prepared by combining flour, salt, and oil, and kneading the dough. The dough is rolled out into circles and deep-fried until the bhature puff up.^[10]

References

^ Chawla, Devika. Home, Uprooted. Fordham University Press. p. 126.
^ Sharma, Samreedhi (14 March 2007). "Calorie watch: bhatura chole vs Puri bhaji".
^ McCrohan, Daniel (2019). Lonely Planet Pocket Delhi & Agra. Lonely Planet Global Limited. ISBN 9781788687294.
^ "Punjabi-style chole bhature recipe to make at home". Vogue India. 21 August 2020. Archived from the original on 27 April 2021. Retrieved 27 April 2021.
^ "North Indian Cuisine: Recipes, History And The Best Restaurants In Delhi, Nyc And London". 5 July 2013. Archived from the original on 4 September 2018. Retrieved 28 January 2017.
^ Siciliano-Rosen, Laura (2014). Delhi Food and Travel Guide The inside scoop on the best North Indian foods in Delhi. Eat Your World.
^ Bhagat, Mallika; Arora, Naina (26 July 2020). "Street food that's ruling the mind of Delhi-NCR foodies". Hindustan Times.
^ Galanakis, Charis M. (22 September 2020). Gastronomy and Food Science. Academic Press. ISBN 978-0-12-820438-2.
^ "Chole Bhature Sprinkled with Nostalgia". The New Indian Express. 30 January 2016. Retrieved 27 April 2021.
^ Dalal, Tarla (2000). Chaat Cookbook. Sanjay & Company. pp. 20–21. ISBN 9788186469620.