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Tarla Dalal
06 December, 2024


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chole bhature | Punjabi chole bhature | with 29 amazing images
My earliest memories of Chole Bhature is of the one I ate at a popular eatery in Mumbai Known as "Cream Centre". On enquiring, I was told that the chick peas and spices were simmered together for hours resulting in a dish that a large number of Mumbaites relish even today!
My version of chole is however, ready in minutes and is as delicious. I have also added powder, which impart a dark brown colour to the chick peas which usually comes from simmering chick peas in an iron pot.
I enjoy eating hot chole with tikkis, bhaturas, kulcha or simply topped on a slice of bread.
Crisp, yet spongy bhaturas are used to mop up the chole. Traditionally bhatura dough was made using leavening agents like soda, curds and leaving it for hours to ferment before they could be rolled out and deep fried.
This recipe of bhature is one that uses mashed potatoes to soften up the bhaturas. Moreover, also these bhaturas do not turn rubbery and chewy when they are eaten cold.
Enjoy other Punjabi Subzis like Shalgam ki Subzi, Aloo Mutter Korma, Sarson ka Saag, Kathal ki Subzi.
Enjoy how to make chole bhature | Punjabi chole bhature with detailed step by step photos below.
Chole Bhature recipe - How to make Chole Bhature
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Preparation Time
20 Mins
Cooking Time
40 Mins
Total Time
60 Mins
Makes
4 servings
Ingredients
For The Chole
1 cup kabuli chana (white chick peas) , soaked overnight and drained
1 tea bags or 1 tsp of tea powder (chai ki patti) tied in muslin cloth
2 tbsp oil
1/2 tsp cumin seeds (jeera)
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
1/2 tsp finely chopped ginger (adrak)
2 tsp finely chopped garlic (lehsun)
2 tsp chole masala
1 tsp chilli powder
1 tsp dried mango powder (amchur)
1/4 tsp turmeric powder (haldi)
2 tsp coriander (dhania) powder
1 tsp cumin seeds (jeera) powder
salt to taste
For The Bhature
1 cup plain flour (maida)
1/2 cup boiled peeled and grated potatoes
2 1/2 tbsp curd (dahi)
1/2 tbsp oil
salt to taste
oil for deep-frying
For Serving With Chole Bhature
6-8 sliced onions
Method
For the chole
Combine the kabuli chana, salt, tea leaf tied in muslin cloth and enough water in a pressure cooker and pressure cook for 3 whistles.
Allow the steam to escape before opening the lid. Remove the tea powder tied in muslin cloth and drain the kabuli chana. Keep aside.
Heat the oil in a deep non-stick pan and add the cumin seeds. Sauté on a medium flame for 30 seconds.
Add the onions, ginger and garlic and sauté on a medium flame for 1 to 2 minute or till the onions turn translucent.
Add the chole masala, chilli powder, dried mango powder, turmeric powder, coriander powder, cumin seeds powder, salt and 1 cup of water, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 1 to 2 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
Add the kabuli chana, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 5 to 7 minutes, while stirring occasionally. Mash the kabuli chana once lightly with a help of a masher. Switch off the flame, keep aside.
For the bhature
Combine the flour, potatoes, curd, oil and salt and knead to make a soft dough using enough water.
Cover the dough with a wet muslin cloth and rest the dough for 20 minutes.
Divide the dough into 8 equal portions and roll each portion into a 150 mm. (6”) diameter circle using a little plain flour for rolling.
Heat the oil in a deep non-stick pan and deep-fry the bhatures, one at a time, till they turn golden brown in colour from both sides.
How to proceed to serve chole bhature
Serve hot bhatures immediately with the chole, sliced onion and lemon wedges.
Handy tip:
While frying the bhature, press the centre lightly with a frying spoon so as to help it to puff up.
Chole masala is a blend of spices which is readily available at most grocery stores.
Chole Bhature recipe with step by step photos
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- The Punjabi chole made with spices and chickpeas tastes amazing with garma garam bhature but, it can also be served with tikkis or samosa to make various chaat recipes. Here are some recipes to make with chole :
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For pressure cooking kabuli chana for the Punjabi chole recipe, take a deep bowl, add the kabuli chana and cover them with enough water. Cover it with a lid and keep aside to soak for 8 hours. If you are in a hurry and do not have much time then you can soak them in hot water and cover it. It will be done in 4 hours.
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Drain well using a strainer. Keep aside.
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Take a small piece of muslin cloth.
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Put the tea leaves in it.
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And tie it tightly. Keep aside.
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In a pressure cooker, add the kabuli chana.
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Add the salt.
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Add the muslin cloth tied bag.
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Add enough water.
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Mix it well.
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Pressure cook it for 3 whistles. Allow the steam to escape before opening the lid. Remove the tea muslin cloth.
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Drain the kabuli chana well using a strainer. You can reserve the water and use it later while cooking at a later stage.
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For the Punjabi chole masala gravy, heat the oil in a deep non-stick pan and add the cumin seeds.
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Allow the cumin seeds to crackle, it will take 30 seconds. Do not overdo it as the cumin seeds will burn. Add the onions.
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Add the ginger. We have added finely chopped ginger as it gives a better flavour. Always use a very sharp knife to chop ingredients finely.
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Add the garlic. This gives a great taste and a must to use unless you are a jain do not add it.
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Sauté on a medium flame for 1 to 2 minutes.
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Add the chole masala, this can be bought readymade from any grocery store or super market but, if you wish you can also make it at home following this easy recipe for Chole masala powder.
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Add the chilli powder.
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Add the dried mango powder. You can also use lemon juice or anardana as a substitute.
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Add the turmeric powder.
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Furthermore, add the coriander powder.
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Add the cumin seeds powder and salt.
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Add 1 cup of water. At this stage, you can also make use of the water in which the kabuli chana was pressure cooked.
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Mix well and cook on a medium flame for 1 to 2 minutes, stir it once in between.
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Add the kabuli chana.
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Mix well and cook on a medium flame for 5 to 7 minutes, stir it in between.
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Mash the kabuli chana once lightly using a masher, do not over mash it. This light mashing thickens the gravy and gives a great taste. Your Punjabi chole is now ready!
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Also, you can add little coriander if you want. Mix well and keep aside.
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For the aloo bhatura, in a deep bowl, add the plain flour. Always sieve the flour and then use to avoid any dirt.
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Add the potatoes. This is added to give softness to the dough. Do not mash them, if a bigger lump remains then the bhatura might not roll or alternatively, tear while frying.
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Add the curd. This is added as we have not used yeast.
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Add the oil and salt.
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Add water little by little and knead into a soft dough.
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Our aloo bhatura dough is ready!
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Cover it with a wet muslin cloth and keep in a warm place for 20 minutes. We have used a wet muslin cloth so that the dough does not dry up.
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Remove the muslin cloth. Divide the aloo bhatura dough into 8 equal portions.
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Roll a portion of the dough into a 150 mm. (6”) diameter circle using a little plain flour for rolling.
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Heat the oil in a deep non-stick pan, deep-fry the aloo bhatura one at time. Till it turns golden brown in colour form both the sides. While frying the bhaturas press the centre lightly with a frying spoon so as to help it puff up.
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Drain aloo bhatura on an absorbent paper. Keep aside.
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For serving Chole Bhature, Re-heat the chole just before serving.
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Serve the Punjabi Chole immediately with hot aloo bhaturas.
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- Q.Why did my Bhatura become hard? Make sure that the dough id kneaded until smooth, do not roll it too thin. Also, make sure that the Bhatura is fried on a medium flame, do not let it get a deep brown color.
- Q. Why should potatoes be added to the Bhatura dough? The potatoes makes the Bhatura soft in texture.
- Q. Doesn't the tea powder affect the taste of Chole? No, tea powder does not affect the Chole taste, it gives the chole a nice brown color.
Nutrient values (Abbrv)per plate
Nutrient values (Abbrv) per serving
Energy | 427 cal |
Protein | 10.8 g |
Carbohydrates | 50.3 g |
Fiber | 12 g |
Fat | 20.1 g |
Cholesterol | 1.5 mg |
Sodium | 16.2 mg |
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Nita Kamdar
March 13, 2025, midnight
Awesome recipe for bhatura! For the channa I too added tomatoes. Delicious!

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March 13, 2025, midnight
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March 13, 2025, midnight
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March 13, 2025, midnight
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March 13, 2025, midnight
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March 13, 2025, midnight
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March 13, 2025, midnight
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March 13, 2025, midnight
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Ekta Khandelwall
March 13, 2025, midnight
This was superb... My husband liked chole very much..

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March 13, 2025, midnight
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March 13, 2025, midnight
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March 13, 2025, midnight
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Madhu pandey
March 13, 2025, midnight
Ur recipe rocks mam! really the chola was fantastic delicious

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March 13, 2025, midnight
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neha
March 13, 2025, midnight
I like your recipes too much .awesome cholle

Tarla Dalal
March 13, 2025, midnight
Thanks Neha. We are delighted you loved the Chole Bhature recipe. Please keep posting your thoughts and feedback.

Archana
March 13, 2025, midnight
I have made the chhole by this recipe and they were simply awesome. Thank you!

Tarla Dalal
March 13, 2025, midnight
Thanks Archana. We are delighted you loved the Chole Bhature recipe. Please keep posting your thoughts and feedback.

Rintu das
March 13, 2025, midnight
Its really awesome thank you mam

Tarla Dalal
March 13, 2025, midnight
Delighted to hear that Rintu. Please keep trying more recipes and share your feedback. Happy Cooking!!!

ambika
March 13, 2025, midnight
Esme pani konsa use karna hai tea bag vala ya normal

Tarla Dalal
March 13, 2025, midnight
Hi Ambika, We have drained the tea water, and used new water.

Kashish motiani
March 13, 2025, midnight
This receipe is simply superb. We liked the taste of chole n bhature also.

Tarla Dalal
March 13, 2025, midnight
Hi Kashish, Thank you for your kind words. Do try more and more recipes and let us know how you enjoyed them. Happy Cooking !!

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March 13, 2025, midnight

rakhiIndia.in
March 13, 2025, midnight
I have tried some of them and have to save them for future use. These Chole Bhature recipes are really helpful

Shubhangi
March 13, 2025, midnight
hi, my bhatura became hard and crispy, I don''t know what i did wrong.. dobi need to knead it for very long with lots of oil?

senthil kumar
March 13, 2025, midnight
my experience was an awesome

Tarla Dalal
March 13, 2025, midnight
Thanks.

Dixita Bhanushali
March 13, 2025, midnight
It''s very easy n tasty recipe. N also one dish meal.... make my Sunday happy n delightful...hubby liked it...ty for such a good recipe

suman garg
March 13, 2025, midnight
tarlaji your chola bhatura recipe is very good.chola made soo testy even bhatura also soft and testy.

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March 13, 2025, midnight
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March 13, 2025, midnight

Anuja
March 13, 2025, midnight
hello For bhaturas insread of plain flour can we use wheat flour?

Foodie #685028
March 13, 2025, midnight
Hi can we add tomato puree in the process??

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March 13, 2025, midnight

Tarla Dalal
March 13, 2025, midnight
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March 13, 2025, midnight
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March 13, 2025, midnight
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March 13, 2025, midnight
I am going to make these very soon ! Easy to understand and follow recipe. My wife has your book, but the book is in Nairobi.

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March 13, 2025, midnight
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March 13, 2025, midnight
I like this recipe....

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March 13, 2025, midnight
Thanks Grishma . We are delighted you loved the chole bhatua recipe. Your feedback will help hundreds others try the recipe and make this a better cooking community.

SUPRIYA
March 13, 2025, midnight
I want to know that bhatura ..Can it be prepared with yeast ..If yes is their any change in taste if cooked without yeast

Tarla Dalal
March 13, 2025, midnight
Hi, You can prepare it with or without both taste really good...below are the recipe for the same... https://www.tarladalal.com/Bhatura--How-To-Make-Bhatura-Punjabi-Bhatura-Recipe-2744r https://www.tarladalal.com/Bhatura-(-Bhatura-Yeast-Free-recipe)-30917r

Dr. Suruchi Bapat
March 13, 2025, midnight
I had tried this recipe many years back and it was a superhit. The bhaturas didnt beome hard or chewy as maida oroducts become if kept out fir a long time. It was superbly soft and tasty. Also no soda so the natural fermentation was excellent. Overall a thumbs up recipe totally ... Follow this without any doubts esp the aloo bhatura ! You wont regret !

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March 13, 2025, midnight
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March 13, 2025, midnight
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March 13, 2025, midnight
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March 13, 2025, midnight
This recipe is surely amazing

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March 13, 2025, midnight
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ramaa
March 13, 2025, midnight
thanks for awesome recipe. it''s tasted awesome

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March 13, 2025, midnight
Thanks Ramaa . We are delighted you loved the chole bhatua recipe.

Anuj Chakraborty
March 13, 2025, midnight
I like it very much this recipe And i''ll make my home tonight

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March 13, 2025, midnight
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March 13, 2025, midnight
Thanks Mamta . We are delighted you loved the chole bhatua recipe. Your feedback will help hundreds others try the recipe and make this a better cooking community.

richa verma
March 13, 2025, midnight
it was very yummy thanx for tasty dish

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March 13, 2025, midnight
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Neepa Raval
March 13, 2025, midnight
Yes,it''s a spicy dish I like it very much. Thanks

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March 13, 2025, midnight
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March 13, 2025, midnight

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March 13, 2025, midnight
Thanks Nasreen. We are delighted you loved the chole recipe. Please keep posting your thoughts and feedback.

Sana bodra
March 13, 2025, midnight
Is was awesome this recipe works for me....

Tarla Dalal
March 13, 2025, midnight
Dear Sana, thanks for the feedback. Keep trying and posting your comments. Happy cooking !!

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March 13, 2025, midnight
Hi dear Well, Chole-Bhature recipe is yummy and amazing. I m gonna make this recipe on this sunday, i am very happy to read your all recipe. thanks to share your recipes ideas.

Shruti
March 13, 2025, midnight
Awesome receipe ! I just add little tomatoe ketchup to chole and it is awesomeeeeeee !! Bhature comes out really soft and nice ! Thank you !

Tarla Dalal
March 13, 2025, midnight
Thanks Shruti. We are delighted you loved the Chole Bhature recipe. Please keep posting your thoughts and feedback.

Prince Pathak
March 13, 2025, midnight
i made this dish onr time but was useless as taste... but wow.... i just made it described by you... it''s awesome... so nice recipe description of chhole bhature.. . i loved it so much...so delicious.... thanks to u...mam... :-)

Tarla Dalal
March 13, 2025, midnight
Thanks Pathak. We are delighted you loved the Chole Bhature recipe. Please keep posting your thoughts and feedback.

komal
March 13, 2025, midnight
wow very testy recipe...i luv it

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March 13, 2025, midnight
Thanks Komal. We are delighted you loved the recipe. Please keep posting your thoughts and feedback.

Foodie #640318
March 13, 2025, midnight
I''ve tried this type of bhature and it was awesome.. Now i will follow this recipe every time and will teach to other people also...

Foodie #631486
March 13, 2025, midnight
Love this recipe.

Foodie #511938
March 13, 2025, midnight
this is a whole new way of preparing chole bhature.....specially the bhatura is so easy to make in this way.....and it is tastier too.

Foodie #523256
March 13, 2025, midnight
I never liked making bature cos they use soda. But when i saw this, i tried it for the first time ... and my husband is very choosy to say "Awesome".. But he said it .. Chole and Bature Awesome... We loved it :)

Eat to live
March 13, 2025, midnight
Very different way of making bhatura..I was looking for a yeast-free recipe of bhatura. Turned out awesome! I did add tomatoes when making chole. Great recipe.

Foodie #560501
March 13, 2025, midnight
love the bhature recipe! it is so simple and tasty,just like the ones in the famous delhi stalls!! excellent!

LuvToCuk
March 13, 2025, midnight
Made these couple of times and Super Hit ! Everyone liked it so much. I added little more spice and jaggery which turned out to be very delicious. Thank u so much.

dive in food
March 13, 2025, midnight
loved it simply awesome...

Foodie #609855
March 13, 2025, midnight
no words of praise... people like me who have fear from cooking are now just praised as a good cook because of you...thanks a lot

Foodie #624048
March 13, 2025, midnight
Love this recipe. I tried this receipe at home. Its a punjabi dish and i m also punjabi. All my family members praise me for this awesome receipe. It was a wonderful experience. Hats off to Tarla ji........