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Delhi Chole Bhature

Spiced chickpea curry serves with large fried yogurt dough breads from North India.

Hard⏱️ 10 hr 5 min📖 1 min readServes 6~620 kcal🇮🇳 Indian🌍 Full translation

55 min prep 70 min cook 480 min rest

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Timeline

Total 10 h 5 min

Prep55 min
Resting/Marinating8 h
Cooking1 h 10 min

Ingredients

6 servings

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2 su bardağı(~400 ml) Chickpeas
2 adet Onion
1.5 su bardağı(~300 ml) Tomato puree
1 yemek kaşığı(~15 ml) Ginger
4 diş Garlic
2 yemek kaşığı(~30 ml) Chole masala
4 su bardağı(~800 ml) Flour
0.8 su bardağı(~160 ml) Yogurt
1 çay kaşığı(~5 ml) Baking powder
3 su bardağı(~600 ml) Vegetable oil
1.5 tatlı kaşığı(~15 ml) Salt

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Instructions

1
Soak the chickpeas overnight and drain them.
8 hr
480:00
2
Boil the chickpeas in fresh water for 50 minutes until tender.
50 min
50:00
3
Saute the onion in oil for 8 minutes.
8 min
08:00
4
Add the garlic, ginger, tomato puree, and chole masala, then cook for 10 minutes.
10 min
10:00
5
Add the chickpeas to the sauce and thicken for 15 minutes.
15 min
15:00
6
Knead a soft dough with flour, yogurt, baking powder, salt, and a little water.
7
Rest the dough for 30 minutes and roll out large rounds.
30 min
30:00
8
Fry the bhature in 180°C oil until puffed and serve with chole.
4 min
04:00

💡 Tip: Cooking chickpeas with dark spices gives the chole sauce deeper color.

🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve hot with bhature, onion, lime, and pickles.

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Nutrition (per serving)

~620

kcal calories

g protein

g carbs

g fat

Protein 12%Carbs 56%Fat 32%

GI 32 · Low GIGL 28 · High GL

12.5g

Sugar

15.4g

Fiber

1296.3mg

Sodium

14.4g

Saturated fat

Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.

Satiety (per serving)

10/10

Very filling, for a really hungry day

This recipe may contain allergens

Gluten
Milk

Allergens are derived automatically from the ingredient list, covering the main groups of the EU-14 food allergen standard (gluten, milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, seafood, sesame, celery, mustard). Cross-contamination (shared kitchen equipment, shared surfaces) isn't tracked, if you have a serious allergy, review the full ingredient list yourself and ask about preparation.

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FAQ

How many servings does Delhi Chole Bhature make?
This recipe serves 6.
How long does Delhi Chole Bhature take?
Prep 55 minutes, cooking 70 minutes, including 480 minutes of passive resting; 605 minutes in total.
Is Delhi Chole Bhature difficult?
This recipe is rated hard.
How many calories does Delhi Chole Bhature have?
Approximately 620 kcal per serving. Protein: 19g, carbs: 86g, fat: 22g.
Which allergens does Delhi Chole Bhature contain?
This recipe contains Gluten, Milk. Check it against your dietary needs.
Which cuisine does Delhi Chole Bhature belong to?
This recipe belongs to Indian cuisine.
How many ingredients does Delhi Chole Bhature need?
This recipe needs 11 ingredients.
Is Delhi Chole Bhature filling?
Satiety bar per serving is 10/10; keeps you full for a long time, made for a very hungry day. The score is based on protein, fiber and the satiety index.

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Instructions

Soak the chickpeas overnight and drain them.

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