Chickpea Curry With Fried Bread (chole Bhature)

Chickpea Curry with Fried Bread, also known as Chole Bhature, is a popular dish in Jain Cuisine. This flavorful and aromatic curry is made with chickpeas and a blend of spices, served with crispy fried bread. It's a perfect dish for a special occasion or a weekend meal.

Jain Vegan Main Course Jain Chickpea Curry Chole Bhature Jain Cuisine
Chickpea Curry With Fried Bread (chole Bhature)

Ingredients

  • 2 cups chickpeas, soaked overnight
  • 2 onions, finely chopped
  • 3 tomatoes, pureed
  • 1 tablespoon ginger-garlic paste
  • 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
  • 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
  • 1 teaspoon red chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon garam masala
  • 1 teaspoon dried mango powder (amchur)
  • Salt to taste
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 cup yogurt
  • Oil for frying

Instructions

  1. Pressure cook the soaked chickpeas with salt until soft.
  2. Heat oil in a pan, add cumin seeds, and sauté the onions until golden brown.
  3. Add ginger-garlic paste and sauté for a minute.
  4. Stir in the tomato puree, turmeric, red chili powder, garam masala, and dried mango powder. Cook until the oil separates.
  5. Add the cooked chickpeas and simmer for 10 minutes.
  6. For the fried bread (bhature), mix all-purpose flour, baking powder, and yogurt to form a smooth dough. Let it rest for 2 hours.
  7. Divide the dough into small balls and roll them into circles. Deep fry in hot oil until puffed and golden brown.
  8. Serve the chickpea curry with the fried bread.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
20 minutes
Cooking time:
40 minutes
Total time:
1 hour
Cooking method
Stovetop

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
350 per serving
Carbohydrates
45g
Protein
12g
Fat
14g

Supplies

Pressure cooker Frying pan Rolling pin Deep frying pan

Tools

Knife Cutting board Mixing bowl Measuring spoons

Serving suggestions

Serving suggestions: Serve the chickpea curry with a side of sliced onions, lemon wedges, and green chutney.

Tips & tricks

Tips: Soaking the chickpeas overnight helps in faster cooking and better texture. Make sure the oil is hot enough before frying the bread to achieve a crispy texture.

Cost

$10