{"id":"recipe_d26b752c27","slug":"chole-bhature","title":"Chole Bhature","description":"A classic North Indian comfort food featuring fluffy, deep-fried leavened bread served with a spicy, tangy, and aromatic chickpea curry.","serves":4,"time":{"prepMinutes":135,"cookMinutes":45,"totalMinutes":180,"activeMinutes":60},"ingredients":[{"id":"ingredient-1","original":"1 cup dried chickpeas (kabuli chana), soaked overnight","name":"Chickpeas","quantity":200,"unit":"g","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"cup","form":"dried","notes":"kabuli chana; soaked overnight","group":"Chole","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-2","original":"2 medium red onions, finely chopped","name":"Red Onions","quantity":2,"unit":"piece","usQuantity":2,"usUnit":"piece","form":"finely chopped","notes":"red","group":"Chole","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-3","original":"2 large tomatoes, pureed","name":"Tomato","quantity":2,"unit":"piece","usQuantity":2,"usUnit":"piece","form":"pureed","notes":"large","group":"Chole","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-4","original":"4 garlic cloves, minced","name":"Garlic","quantity":4,"unit":"clove","usQuantity":4,"usUnit":"clove","form":"minced","notes":"","group":"Chole","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-5","original":"1 inch ginger, grated","name":"Ginger","quantity":2.5,"unit":"cm","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"inch","form":"grated","notes":"","group":"Chole","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-6","original":"2 cups all-purpose flour (maida)","name":"All-purpose flour","quantity":250,"unit":"g","usQuantity":2,"usUnit":"cup","form":"maida","notes":"","group":"Bhature","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-7","original":"1/4 cup semolina (suji)","name":"Semolina","quantity":40,"unit":"g","usQuantity":"1/4","usUnit":"cup","form":"suji","notes":"","group":"Bhature","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-8","original":"1/2 cup yogurt (curd)","name":"Yogurt","quantity":120,"unit":"g","usQuantity":"1/2","usUnit":"cup","form":"curd","notes":"","group":"Bhature","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-9","original":"Cooking oil for deep frying","name":"Cooking Oil","quantity":500,"unit":"ml","usQuantity":2,"usUnit":"cup","form":"","notes":"for deep frying","group":"Bhature","optional":false}],"instructions":[{"id":"instruction-1","text":"In a pressure cooker, add soaked chickpeas, 3 cups of water, a black tea bag, salt, and whole spices (bay leaf, cinnamon, cardamom). Cook for 5-6 whistles until soft. Discard the tea bag.","group":"Chole Prep","title":"Add soaked chickpeas, 3 cups of water, a black tea bag, salt, and whole spices","timerMinutes":25,"sourceTitle":"Chole Prep"},{"id":"instruction-2","text":"Mix all-purpose flour, semolina, yogurt, a pinch of baking soda, sugar, and salt. Knead into a smooth, firm dough using a little water. Apply oil, cover, and let it rest for 2 hours.","group":"Bhature Dough","title":"Mix all-purpose flour, semolina, yogurt, a pinch of baking soda, sugar, and salt","timerMinutes":120,"sourceTitle":"Bhature Dough"},{"id":"instruction-3","text":"Heat oil in a pan. Sauté chopped onions until golden brown. Add ginger-garlic paste and sauté for a minute.","group":"Masala Base","title":"Heat oil in a pan","timerMinutes":10,"sourceTitle":"Masala Base"},{"id":"instruction-4","text":"Add tomato puree, turmeric, chili powder, and chole masala. Cook until oil separates from the masala.","group":"Masala Base","title":"Add tomato puree, turmeric, chili powder, and chole masala","timerMinutes":8,"sourceTitle":"Masala Base"},{"id":"instruction-5","text":"Add the boiled chickpeas along with some of the cooking liquid. Mash a few chickpeas to thicken the gravy. Simmer for 10-15 minutes on low heat. Garnish with coriander and ginger juliennes.","group":"Finishing Chole","title":"Add the boiled chickpeas along","timerMinutes":15,"sourceTitle":"Finishing Chole"},{"id":"instruction-6","text":"Divide the dough into balls. Roll them into oval or round shapes. Deep fry in hot oil at 350°F (177°C) until they puff up and turn golden brown on both sides.","group":"Frying Bhature","title":"Divide the dough","timerMinutes":10,"sourceTitle":"Frying Bhature"}],"notes":"For the best flavor, use dried chickpeas soaked overnight rather than canned ones. The tea bag in the pressure cooker gives the chole its traditional dark color without affecting the taste.","cuisine":{"group":"Desi","specific":["North Indian","Punjabi"]},"course":["main"],"cookingMethod":["fry","boil","saute","pressureCook"],"equipment":["Pressure cooker","Kadhai or deep frying pan","Rolling pin","Mixing bowl"],"diet":["vegetarian"],"allergens":["wheat","gluten","milk"],"difficulty":"medium","yield":{"amount":8,"unit":"bhature","note":"Serves 4 people with 2 bhature each and a portion of chole"},"makeAhead":{"instructions":"The chole curry can be made a day in advance as the flavors develop over time. The bhature dough can be refrigerated for up to 24 hours."},"storage":{"food":{"instructions":"Store chole in an airtight container. Bhature are best eaten fresh but can be reheated in a pan.","reheatingNotes":"Reheat Chole in a microwave or on a stovetop with a splash of water. 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