Amritsari Chole Bhature

Amritsari Chole Bhature – A Classic Punjabi Delight 🍛🔥

Indulge in the rich and flavorful taste of Amritsari Chole Bhature, a beloved Punjabi dish that combines spicy chickpea curry (chole) with deep-fried, fluffy bread (bhature). This hearty meal is perfect for a special breakfast, lunch, or dinner!

Ingredients:

For Chole (Chickpea Curry):

✅ 1 cup dried chickpeas (soaked overnight)
✅ 1 large onion (finely chopped)
✅ 2 tomatoes (pureed)
✅ 1 tablespoon ginger-garlic paste
✅ 2 green chilies (slit)
✅ 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
✅ 1 teaspoon coriander powder
✅ 1 teaspoon garam masala
✅ 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
✅ 1 teaspoon red chili powder
✅ 1 tablespoon chole masala
✅ 1 bay leaf
✅ 2 cloves
✅ 1 black cardamom
✅ 1 small cinnamon stick
✅ 1 tablespoon dried pomegranate powder (anardana) or amchur (dry mango powder)
✅ 2 tablespoons oil or ghee
✅ Salt to taste
✅ Fresh coriander leaves for garnish

For Bhature (Fried Bread):

✅ 2 cups all-purpose flour (maida)
✅ ¼ cup semolina (sooji)
✅ ½ cup yogurt
✅ ½ teaspoon baking soda
✅ ½ teaspoon salt
✅ 1 teaspoon sugar
✅ Water (as needed to knead the dough)
✅ Oil (for deep frying)

How to Make Amritsari Chole Bhature:

Step 1: Prepare Chole (Chickpea Curry)

1️⃣ Cook Chickpeas: Boil the soaked chickpeas in a pressure cooker with salt and a tea bag (for deep color) until soft (about 4-5 whistles). Discard the tea bag.
2️⃣ Sauté Spices: Heat oil in a pan, add cumin seeds, bay leaf, cloves, black cardamom, and cinnamon. Let them crackle.
3️⃣ Cook Aromatics: Add chopped onions, sauté until golden brown, then add ginger-garlic paste and green chilies.
4️⃣ Add Tomatoes & Spices: Stir in tomato puree, all dry spices (except chole masala), and cook until oil separates.
5️⃣ Simmer: Add boiled chickpeas along with some cooking water. Mix in chole masala, simmer for 10-15 minutes until thick and flavorful.
6️⃣ Garnish: Finish with dried pomegranate powder or amchur and fresh coriander leaves.

Step 2: Make Bhature (Fluffy Fried Bread)

1️⃣ Prepare Dough: In a bowl, mix flour, semolina, baking soda, salt, sugar, and yogurt. Gradually add water to form a soft dough. Knead well and rest for 2 hours.
2️⃣ Roll & Fry: Divide the dough into small portions, roll into oval shapes, and deep-fry in hot oil until golden and puffed.
3️⃣ Drain & Serve: Place on a paper towel to remove excess oil.

Step 3: Serve & Enjoy! 🎉

🍽️ Serve hot Amritsari Chole with crispy Bhature, sliced onions, green chilies, and a wedge of lemon for an authentic experience. Pair it with a refreshing lassi for the ultimate Punjabi meal! 🥛

🔥 Try it today and enjoy the flavors of Punjab at home!