Chole Bature is a traditional Indian dish that combines chickpeas cooked in spices with a fried bread. The preparation includes frying potatoes with cilantro, cumin, and chili powder, adding chickpeas, spices, tomato, and serving garnished with chili and cilantro. The bread is made with flour, cilantro, milk, and fried until soft. A delicious combination to enjoy at any time. Bon appétit.
In this traditional dish, chickpeas are combined with a homemade aromatic spice dressing and fresh vegetables.
The golden potatoes provide a soft and crispy texture that blends perfectly with the spiced sauce.
The bhature bread, fried and fluffy, complements the Chole with its unique flavor and light texture.
Chole Bature
Ingredients
500 grams of flour
4 cups of oil
40 grams of chopped fresh cilantro
1 cup of milk
4 garlic cloves
1 tablespoon of grated ginger
2 tablespoons of black tea
2 cups of cooked chickpeas
3 black cardamoms
2 onions
3 tomatoes
1 tablespoon of cumin seeds
1 tablespoon of tomato purée
2 green chilies
1 teaspoon of fennel powder
1 tablespoon of ginger powder
1 teaspoon of turmeric powder
1 teaspoon of chopped cilantro
1 teaspoon of black pepper
1 tablespoon of grated amla
1 teaspoon of chili powder
2 teaspoons of cinnamon powder
1 cup of yogurt
2 potatoes
Preparation
Step 1 : To prepare this delicious dish, first peel and cube the potatoes.
Step 2 : Then, in a pot, heat 3 tablespoons of oil before adding the chopped potatoes.
Step 3 : Fry for 10 minutes, then remove.
Step 4 : In the same pan, add cilantro leaves, cumin, and chili powder, mixing for one minute.
Step 5 : Next, add the chickpeas, stirring and lowering the heat to the minimum.
Step 6 : Then, add all the spices, mix, and cook for about 2 minutes.
Step 7 : Afterward, add the potatoes and tomato slices, cooking for another minute before removing from heat.
Step 8 : Serve the dish in small pots, garnished with chili and cilantro.
Step 9 : To make the bread, mix the flour with chopped fresh cilantro and gradually add milk until forming an integrated, soft dough.
Step 10 : Sprinkle the surface with flour, knead until reaching the desired texture, and let the dough rise overnight or at least a couple of hours.
Step 11 : Then, stretch the dough, cut into circles, and fry in oil at 180°C.
Step 12 : Both preparations are served together on a tray to enjoy this tasty dish.
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