How to Make Authentic Chole Bhature at Home (UK-Friendly Recipe)

How to Make Authentic Chole Bhature at Home (UK-Friendly Recipe)

How to Make Authentic Chole Bhature at Home (UK-Friendly Recipe)

There’s nothing like the taste of Chole Bhature — the spicy, tangy chickpea curry paired with soft, fluffy fried bread. It’s one of North India’s most beloved street foods. Whether you’re missing home or just craving comfort food, this easy Chole Bhature recipe brings the magic of Delhi to your UK kitchen.

📝 Ingredients (Easily Available at IndianGroceryUK)

For Chole (Chickpeas Curry):

  • 1 cup dried chickpeas (or 2 cans of boiled chickpeas)

  • 1 large onion (finely chopped)

  • 2 tomatoes (pureed)

  • 1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste

  • 2 green chillies (optional)

  • 2 tbsp oil

  • 1 tsp cumin seeds

  • 1 black cardamom

  • 1 tsp coriander powder

  • 1 tsp garam masala

  • ½ tsp turmeric powder

  • 1 tsp amchur (dry mango powder)

  • Salt to taste

  • Fresh coriander (for garnish)

For Bhature:

  • 2 cups maida (all-purpose flour)

  • ¼ cup suji (semolina)

  • ½ cup plain yogurt

  • 1 tsp sugar

  • ½ tsp salt

  • ½ tsp baking powder

  • Water (as needed)

  • Oil (for deep frying)

👩🍳 Instructions

Step 1: Prepare the Dough for Bhature

  1. Mix maida, suji, salt, sugar, baking powder.

  2. Add yogurt and knead into a soft dough, adding water as needed.

  3. Cover and let it rest for 2–3 hours.

Step 2: Make the Chole

  1. If using dried chickpeas, soak overnight and pressure cook until soft.

  2. Heat oil in a pan, add cumin and black cardamom.

  3. Add chopped onions and sauté until golden brown.

  4. Add ginger-garlic paste, sauté, then add tomato puree and spices.

  5. Cook until oil separates, then add chickpeas.

  6. Simmer for 15–20 minutes. Garnish with coriander.

Step 3: Fry the Bhature

  1. Divide rested dough into balls and roll into circles.

  2. Deep fry in hot oil until puffed and golden brown.

  3. Drain on paper towel.

🥄 Serving Suggestion

Serve hot Chole with puffy Bhature, sliced onions, green chutney, and a wedge of lemon. Add a glass of chilled lassi for the full experience!

✅ Why This Recipe Works in the UK

  • No hard-to-find ingredients

  • Works with canned or dried chickpeas

  • Ingredients available at IndianGroceryUK

  • Vegetarian and can be made vegan

📌 Final Thoughts

Craving the taste of home? IndianGroceryUK brings all the ingredients you need to your doorstep. Recreate authentic Indian street food in your UK kitchen — no compromise on taste.

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