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    Savoury
    Bengali Recipes
    Intermediate
    For 4 people

    Bangalees hold a deep and cherished love for Chole Bhature. It's more than just food; it's a gateway to cherished evenings spent with loved ones in Dharmatala or the essential snack that accompanies quality time with family in Pricep Ghat, evoking a sense of nostalgia and togetherness. 

     

    Sunrise Chana Masala understands the love for nostalgia and offers the perfect blend to recreate your favourite Chole Bhature at home. You can effortlessly capture the rich, authentic taste that makes this dish so special, bringing a piece of your heart's delight into your kitchen.

     

    Sunrise Fact Check: The development of Indian roads has a crucial role in popularizing the Chole Bhature. While the exact creator of this delectable dish remains wrapped in controversy, there is no doubt that it gained prominence in the early 20th century. Dhabas, roadside eateries, played a crucial role in its popularization. These establishments flourished as India’s road networks expanded, causing Bengal and the entire subcontinent to fall in love with this dish. 

     

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    Ingredients

    • Maida

      400 g

    • Boiled & Grated Potatoes

      2

    • Salt

    • Refined Oil

    • Chick Peas (Kabuli Chana)

      300 g

    • Refined Oil

    • Chopped Onion

      1

    • Grated Ginger & Garlic

      1 tsp

    • Sunrise Cumin Seeds

      1 tsp

    • Sunrise Haldi Powder

      1 tsp

    • Sunrise Coriander Powder

      1 tsp

    • Sunrise Cumin Powder

      1 tsp

    • Sunrise Red Chilli Powder

      1 tsp

    • Sunrise Amchur Power (Dry Mango Powder)

      1 tsp

    • Sunrise Chana Masala

      2 tsp

    • Salt to taste

    Coriander Powder

    Chana Masala

    How to Prep Bhature

    Step 1
    Sift the maida into a bowl.
    Step 2
    Add 2 grated potatoes.
    Step 3
    Add salt.
    Step 4
    Add 1 tsp of refined oil.
    Step 5
    Mix them well and gradually add water and knead into a firm dough.

    How to Cook Chole Bhature

    Frying the Bhature

    Step 1
    Heat refined Oil for deep frying.
    Step 2
    Divide the dough into equal portions.
    Step 3
    Roll each dough ball into a circular shape.
    Step 4
    Once the oil is hot, fry the rolled-out bhature until they puff up and turn golden brown on both sides.
    Step 5
    Once done, place the bhatura on a napkin-lined plate to drain excess oil.

    Sunrise tip: - Bhatura is thicker than a puri, so make sure to make your dough balls slightly bigger.

    Boiling the Chole

    Step 1
    Add a pinch of salt and pressure cook the overnight soaked chickpeas with wate. Cook until they are soft.
    Step 2
    Drain and set aside.

    Sunrise tip:- Add a tea bag while boiling the chana to enhance the flavour. (if you don't have a tea bag, use a white cloth and tie some tea into it)

     

    Cooking the Chole Masala

    Step 1
    Heat oil in a pan.
    Step 2
    Add cumin seeds, chopped onion, 1 tsp grated ginger & garlic, 1 tsp red chilli powder, 1 tsp haldi powder, 1 tsp amchur powder, 1 tsp coriander powder, 1 tsp cumin powder, 2 tsp chana masala.
    Step 3
    Add boiled chickpeas (kabuli chana) and some water to adjust the consistency.
    Step 4
    Mix them well and cook for 5 minutes.

    Sunrise tip:  Serve your Chole Bhature with some Laccha Peyaz (sliced onion rings) and spicy coriander chutney.

     

    Sunrise Taste Check

    Savour the love and happiness of making chole bhature at home. With Sunrise chana masala, you can now make your favourite Punjabi chole bhature.