Puri Chole

Puri Chole is a delightful North Indian breakfast dish featuring crispy, puffed bread (puri) served alongside a spicy and flavorful chickpea curry (chole). This combination is not only delicious but also filling, making it perfect for a hearty morning meal.

Ingredients

• Whole wheat flour - 150 grams
• Semolina - 50 grams
• Salt - 1 teaspoon
• Water - 100 ml (as needed)
• Oil - for deep frying
• Chickpeas - 200 grams (soaked overnight or canned)
• Onion - 1 medium, finely chopped
• Tomato - 1 medium, pureed
• Ginger-garlic paste - 1 teaspoon
• Green chili - 1, finely chopped
• Cumin seeds - 1 teaspoon
• Coriander powder - 1 teaspoon
• Cumin powder - 1 teaspoon
• Garam masala - 1/2 teaspoon
• Turmeric powder - 1/4 teaspoon
• Salt - to taste
• Fresh coriander leaves - for garnish

Steps

1. In a mixing bowl, combine whole wheat flour, semolina, and 1 teaspoon of salt. Gradually add water to form a soft dough. Cover and let it rest for 20 minutes.
2. In a pan, heat 2 tablespoons of oil over medium heat. Add cumin seeds and let them splutter.
3. Add finely chopped onions and sauté until they turn golden brown.
4. Stir in ginger-garlic paste and green chili. Cook for 1-2 minutes until the raw smell disappears.
5. Add the tomato puree and cook for 5-7 minutes until the oil separates from the mixture.
6. Add soaked or canned chickpeas, turmeric powder, coriander powder, cumin powder, garam masala, and salt. Mix well and cook for 5-10 minutes, adding water to adjust the consistency.
7. In a deep frying pan, heat oil for frying puris. Pinch off small balls from the dough and roll them into small circles (about 4 inches in diameter).
8. Deep fry the puris until they puff up and turn golden brown. Drain on paper towels.
9. Serve hot puris with chole, garnished with fresh coriander leaves.

Nutrition

• Calories: 550
• Protein: 18 g
• Carbs: 85 g
• Fiber: 12 g
• Sugar: 5 g
• Sodium: 600 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 18 g
• Saturated Fat: 2 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
• Water: 0.2 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in protein and fiber from chickpeas, promoting satiety and digestive health.
• Provides a good source of carbohydrates for energy, making it suitable for breakfast.

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