Vegan Chole Bhature

Vegan Chole Bhature is a hearty North Indian dish featuring spicy chickpeas served with fluffy, deep-fried bread. This delightful combination is perfect for a satisfying lunch or brunch.

Ingredients

• Chickpeas - 200 grams (soaked overnight)
• Onion - 1 medium, finely chopped
• Tomato - 1 medium, pureed
• Ginger - 1 teaspoon, grated
• Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
• Green chili - 1, slit
• Cumin seeds - 1 teaspoon
• Coriander powder - 1 teaspoon
• Cumin powder - 1 teaspoon
• Garam masala - 1/2 teaspoon
• Turmeric powder - 1/2 teaspoon
• Salt - to taste
• Cilantro - for garnish
• Oil - 2 tablespoons for cooking
• All-purpose flour - 1 cup
• Whole wheat flour - 1 cup
• Baking powder - 1/2 teaspoon
• Water - as needed for dough
• Oil - for deep frying

Steps

1. In a pressure cooker, add soaked chickpeas, salt, and enough water to cover them. Cook for about 15-20 minutes or until soft. Set aside.
2. In a pan, heat 2 tablespoons of oil. Add cumin seeds and let them splutter.
3. Add chopped onions and sauté until golden brown. Then add ginger, garlic, and green chili, sautéing for another 2 minutes.
4. Stir in the pureed tomato, turmeric powder, coriander powder, cumin powder, and salt. Cook until the oil separates from the mixture.
5. Add the cooked chickpeas along with some of their cooking liquid to the pan. Mix well and let it simmer for 10 minutes.
6. Add garam masala and mix thoroughly. Garnish with chopped cilantro and set aside.
7. In a mixing bowl, combine all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, baking powder, and a pinch of salt. Gradually add water to knead into a soft dough. Let it rest for 15 minutes.
8. Divide the dough into small balls and roll them out into circles about 6 inches in diameter.
9. Heat oil in a deep pan for frying. Once hot, carefully drop in the rolled dough and fry until they puff up and turn golden brown on both sides.
10. Serve hot bhature with the chole, garnished with cilantro.

Nutrition

• Calories: 550
• Protein: 15 g
• Carbs: 80 g
• Fiber: 15 g
• Sugar: 5 g
• Sodium: 350 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 20 g
• Saturated Fat: 3 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 17 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in plant-based protein from chickpeas.
• High in dietary fiber, aiding digestion.

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