Chole Bhature

Ingredients

• 2 cups chickpeas, soaked overnight and boiled
• 2 onions, chopped
• 3 tomatoes, pureed
• 1 tbsp chole masala
• 1 tsp ginger-garlic paste
• A tea bag (for colour), oil, coriander, salt
• 2 cups all-purpose flour, 2 tbsp yogurt, baking powder, oil for frying (for bhature)

Method

1. Boil the chickpeas with a tea bag for a deep colour, then drain and discard the tea bag.
2. Heat oil, saute onion till golden, add ginger-garlic paste and tomato puree, and cook until the oil separates.
3. Add chole masala and the boiled chickpeas with a little water; simmer 15-20 minutes until thick and well flavoured.
4. For the bhature, knead a soft dough with flour, yogurt, baking powder and water; rest a few hours, then roll into ovals and deep fry until puffed and golden.
5. Serve the hot chole with bhature, sliced onion and pickle.