Chole bhature explained

Chole bhature
Alternate Name:Bhatura chana, poori chole
National Cuisine:India
Region:India
Course:Breakfast, snack
Main Ingredient:Chickpeas, maida flour and sooji
Variations:Paneer bhatura, puri bhaji, chhole kulche

Chole bhature in Hindi pronounced as /t͡ʃʰoː.leː bʱə.ʈuː.ɾeː/ is a food dish popular in the northern areas of the Indian subcontinent.[1] It is a combination of chana masala (spicy white chickpeas) and bhatura/puri, a deep-fried bread made from maida.[2] [3] [4]

Chole bhature is often eaten as a breakfast dish, sometimes accompanied with lassi. It can also be street food or a complete meal and may be accompanied with onions, pickled carrots, green chutney or achaar.[5]

Origin

There is debate over the place of origin for chole bhature. Some sources claim the dish to have originated in Delhi, where it is very popular.[6] [7] Others claim eastern Uttar Pradesh to be the place of origin.[8] [9]

Preparation

Chole is prepared by cooking chickpeas and adding spices such as cumin, coriander seeds, turmeric powder, and chili powder. Onion, garlic, and ginger are also added for additional flavor. Bhature is prepared by combining flour, salt, and oil, and kneading the dough. The dough is rolled out into circles and deep-fried until the bhature puff up.[10]

See also

Notes and References

  1. Book: Chawla, Devika. Home, Uprooted. Fordham University Press. 126.
  2. Web site: Calorie watch: bhatura chole vs Puri bhaji. Sharma. Samreedhi. 14 March 2007.
  3. Book: McCrohan, Daniel. Lonely Planet Pocket Delhi & Agra. Lonely Planet Global Limited. 2019. 9781788687294.
  4. Web site: 2020-08-21. Punjabi-style chole bhature recipe to make at home. 2021-04-27. Vogue India. en-IN. 27 April 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210427075005/https://www.vogue.in/vogue-cookbook/collection/punjabi-style-chole-bhature-recipe-to-make-at-home/. dead.
  5. Web site: North Indian Cuisine: Recipes, History And The Best Restaurants In Delhi, Nyc And London . 5 July 2013 . 28 January 2017 . https://web.archive.org/web/20180904230036/https://www.thecultureist.com/2013/07/05/north-indian-cuisine-recipes-history-best-restaurants-in-delhi-nyc-london/ . 4 September 2018 . dead .
  6. Book: Siciliano-Rosen, Laura. Delhi Food and Travel Guide The inside scoop on the best North Indian foods in Delhi. Eat Your World. 2014.
  7. News: Bhagat. Mallika. Arora. Naina. 26 July 2020. Street food that's ruling the mind of Delhi-NCR foodies. Hindustan Times.
  8. Book: Galanakis, Charis M.. Gastronomy and Food Science. 2020-09-22. Academic Press. 978-0-12-820438-2. en.
  9. Web site: Chole Bhature Sprinkled with Nostalgia. 2021-04-27. The New Indian Express. 30 January 2016 .
  10. Book: Dalal, Tarla. Chaat Cookbook. Sanjay & Company. 2000. 9788186469620. 20–21.

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