chole bhature

Sure, here's a simple recipe for Chole Bhature:

**Ingredients:**

- For Chole (Chickpea Curry):

  - 1 cup dried chickpeas (soaked overnight)

  - 1 large onion (finely chopped)

  - 2 large tomatoes (pureed)

  - 2-3 cloves of garlic (minced)

  - 1-inch ginger (grated)

  - 1-2 green chilies (chopped)

  - 1 teaspoon cumin seeds

  - 1 teaspoon coriander powder

  - 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder

  - 1 teaspoon garam masala

  - Salt to taste

  - Fresh coriander leaves for garnish

- For Bhature (Fried Bread):

  - 2 cups all-purpose flour

  - 1/2 cup yogurt

  - 1 teaspoon baking powder

  - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda

  - Salt to taste

  - Water (as needed)

  - Oil for deep frying

**Instructions:**

1. **Chole (Chickpea Curry):**

   - Cook soaked chickpeas in a pressure cooker until tender.

   - In a pan, heat oil, add cumin seeds, onions, garlic, and ginger. Sauté until golden brown.

   - Add tomato puree, green chilies, and spices. Cook until the oil separates.

   - Add cooked chickpeas, salt, and water if needed. Simmer until the curry thickens.

2. **Bhature (Fried Bread):**

   - In a bowl, mix flour, yogurt, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.

   - Knead into a smooth dough, adding water as needed. Let it rest for 2 hours.

   - Divide the dough into small balls and roll into discs.

   - Heat oil for frying. Fry the rolled dough until golden brown and puffed.

Serve hot Chole with Bhature. Enjoy your meal!