Chana bhatura
What is Chana Bhatura?
Chana Bhatura is a popular North Indian dish. It consists of spicy chickpea curry (chana) served with deep-fried bread (bhatura).
It is a filling and flavourful dish that is commonly enjoyed for breakfast or lunch in North India.
How is Chana Bhatura Made?
Chana Bhatura is made by first soaking and boiling chickpeas until they are tender. Then, a mixture of onions, tomatoes, ginger, garlic, and spices like cumin, coriander, turmeric, and garam masala is cooked until fragrant.
The boiled chickpeas are then added to the mixture and simmered until the flavours meld together. Bhatura, which is a deep-fried bread, is made by combining all-purpose flour, yoghurt, salt, and a leavening agent like baking powder.
The dough is kneaded until smooth and then allowed to rest for some time. Small portions of the dough are rolled out into circular shapes and deep-fried until they puff up and turn golden brown.
How is Chana Bhatura served?
Chana Bhatura is typically served as a combination of two dishes. The chana (spicy chickpea curry) is served with bhatura, which is a deep-fried bread.
The chana is usually served with the bhatura, and it is often accompanied by pickles, yoghurt, and sometimes onions and tomatoes.