Saturday 27 October 2012

Chole Bhature / Chana Bhatura



Ingredients for Bhature and Chole Masala : 

2 Cups all purpose flour/Maida
1/4 Cup Rava /Semolina/ sooji 
1 Tsp Sugar
1 Cup Yogart/ Curd
1/2 Cup Water 
2 Tsp Oil for kneading the flour
2 Cups chick peas / kabuli Chana , soaked for one whole night
2 finely chopped onions
2 finely chopped Tomatoes
2 medium pieces of ginger
5-6  cloves of garlic
2 Tsp Chopped Coriander Leaves
4-5 Curry Leaves
1/2 Cup Grated Fresh coconut
2 Tsp Tamarind Paste
2 Cardimom 
1 clove
2 Tsp Chole/Garam  masala
2 Tsp chilli powder
1/2 Tsp turmeric powder
1 Tsp coriander powder
1 Tsp cumin seeds 
1/2 Tsp Mustard Seeds
4 Tsp oil for Tempering
oil for deep-frying
Pinch of Hing
salt to taste

Method

1)Pressure cook the Kabuli Chana Upto 5-6 whistles Under medium flame, once the cooker cools down,drain the water and keep it aside. 
2)Heat the oil in a heavy bottom pan, then add Mustard Seeds,cumin seeds,Curry Leaves, Hing and stir it.
3)Now add onion, Saute till the onion is golden brown, then add tomatoes, stir nicely, and allow them to fry for 3-4 mins
4)Mean while make a masala paste of Coriander Leaves,ginger, garlic,Fresh coconut,Tamarind Paste, cardimom,clove and add the frying pan
5)Stir for 2 Mins, then add Chole/Garam masala, chilli powder, turmeric powder, coriander powder, and salt and mix well under medium flame.
6)At last Add the Chana , water as per the consistency you wish and mix well. Simmer till the masala and the Chana are mixed well. 



7)For the preparation of Bhature,add  the flour, Semolina/ sooji ,sugar,Yogart/ Curd, salt and knead into a firm dough by adding very less amount of water.
8)Add some oil Knead the dough till it is smooth, and rest the dough for 30 Mins. 
9)Divide the dough into small balls and roll out into circles nor too thin nor too thick,they should be of medium thickness.
10)Deep fry the bature in hot oil by pressing the centre lightly so that the bhaturas puff up .
11)Yummy and tasty Chole Bhature ready to enjoy and serve along with , sliced onion and lemon wedges.




Difficulty :-      Difficult
Complexity :-      Complex
Dish Style :-      Indian

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