Chole bhature

*Chole bhature*
Alternative names	Bhatura chana, poori chole
Course	Breakfast, snack
Region or state	India
Associatedcuisine	India
Main ingredients	Chickpeas,maida flour and sooji
Variations	Paneer bhatura,puri bhaji,chhole kulche
	Media:Chole bhature;

Chole bhatureHindi pronunciation:[t͡ʃʰoː.leːbʱə.ʈuː.ɾeː]is a food dish popular in the northern areas of theIndian subcontinent.^[1]It is a combination ofchana masala(spicy white chickpeas) andbhatura/puri,a deep-fried bread made frommaida.^[2]^[3]^[4]

Chole bhature is often eaten as a breakfast dish, sometimes accompanied withlassi.It can also be street food or a complete meal and may be accompanied withonions,pickled carrots, green chutney orachaar.^[5]

Origin

Chole bhature's place of origin is debated. Some sources claim it originated inDelhi,where it is very popular.^[6]^[7]Others claim it originated in easternUttar Pradesh.^[8]^[9]

Preparation

Chole is prepared by cookingchickpeasand adding spices such ascumin,coriander seeds,turmericpowder, andchili powder.Onion,garlic,andgingerare 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 anddeep-frieduntil the bhature puff up.^[10]

References

^Chawla, Devika.Home, Uprooted.Fordham University Press. p. 126.
^Sharma, Samreedhi (14 March 2007)."Calorie watch: bhatura chole vs Puri bhaji".
^McCrohan, Daniel (2019).Lonely Planet Pocket Delhi & Agra.Lonely Planet Global Limited.ISBN 9781788687294.
^"Punjabi-style chole bhature recipe to make at home".Vogue India.21 August 2020. Archived fromthe originalon 27 April 2021.Retrieved27 April2021.
^"North Indian Cuisine: Recipes, History And The Best Restaurants In Delhi, Nyc And London".5 July 2013. Archived fromthe originalon 4 September 2018.Retrieved28 January2017.
^Siciliano-Rosen, Laura (2014).Delhi Food and Travel Guide The inside scoop on the best North Indian foods in Delhi.Eat Your World.
^Bhagat, Mallika; Arora, Naina (26 July 2020)."Street food that's ruling the mind of Delhi-NCR foodies".Hindustan Times.
^Galanakis, Charis M.(22 September 2020).Gastronomy and Food Science.Academic Press.ISBN 978-0-12-820438-2.
^"Chole Bhature Sprinkled with Nostalgia".The New Indian Express.30 January 2016.Retrieved27 April2021.
^Dalal, Tarla (2000).Chaat Cookbook.Sanjay & Company. pp. 20–21.ISBN 9788186469620.