Chole Bhature

Instructions

1. 1

   Soak the chole (chickpeas) in water overnight or for at least 8 hours.

2. 2

   Boil the soaked chole with a pinch of salt until they are soft and cooked through.

3. 3

   In a pan, heat 10ml of vegetable oil and add cumin seeds. Let them splutter.

4. 4

   Add chopped onions, ginger, garlic, and green chili to the pan. Sauté until the onions turn golden brown.

5. 5

   Add chopped tomatoes, turmeric powder, red chili powder, and garam masala. Cook until the tomatoes are soft and the oil starts to separate.

6. 6

   Add the boiled chole to the pan and mix well. Add water as needed to achieve the desired consistency. Simmer for 10-15 minutes.

7. 7

   For the bhature, boil the potatoes until soft, then mash them.

8. 8

   In a bowl, mix maida, mashed potatoes, a pinch of salt, and a little water to form a soft dough.

9. 9

   Divide the dough into small balls and roll them out into circles.

10. 10

    Heat the remaining vegetable oil in a deep pan and fry the rolled-out dough until they puff up and turn golden brown.

11. 11

    Garnish the chole with chopped coriander leaves and serve hot with the bhature.