Huma's Chola Bhatura

Huma's Chola Bhatura .. Its when your “Punjabi genes” kick in at 2 am on a Ramazan weekend night ✨💕👩‍🍳😋 Authentic chola bhatura .. #doordash is a life saver during once in every 6 months crazy cravings .. Here's an authentic recipe for Chole Bhature for 2 people, a popular dish in North Indian cuisine:

Ingredients:-

Ingredients for Chole (Chickpea Curry):
- 1 cup dried chickpeas (or 1 can of cooked chickpeas)
- 1 large onion, finely chopped
- 2 tomatoes, pureed
- 2-3 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1-inch piece of ginger, grated
- 1-2 green chilies, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
- 1 teaspoon coriander powder
- 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
- Salt to taste
- 1 teaspoon garam masala
- Salt to taste
- Fresh cilantro leaves for garnish
- Cooking oil
Ingredients for Bhature (Fried Bread):
- 1 cup all-purpose flour (maida)
- 1/2 cup yogurt
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda

- Oil for frying








Instructions:-
1. If using dried chickpeas, soak them overnight in water. Cook the soaked chickpeas in a pressure cooker with salt until soft. If using canned chickpeas, rinse and drain them.
2. Heat oil in a pan, add cumin seeds, and let them splutter. Add onions and sauté until they turn golden brown.
3. Add garlic, ginger, and green chilies. Sauté for a minute. Add tomato puree and cook until the oil separates.
4. Add all the dry spices - coriander powder, turmeric, red chili powder, garam masala, and salt. Cook for a few minutes.
5. Add the cooked chickpeas and some water. Simmer for 10-15 minutes until the flavors are well combined. Garnish with fresh cilantro.
6. For the Bhature, mix flour, yogurt, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a bowl. Knead into a soft dough. Let it rest for 2 hours.
7. Divide the dough into small balls. Roll out each ball into a circle. Heat oil in a pan and fry the Bhaturas until they puff up and turn golden brown.
8. Serve the hot Chole with Bhature, sliced onions, and lemon wedges.
Serve with raita, onions and pickle and love your life ❤️