Chole Bhature
Spicy chickpea curry served with puffy, deep-fried leavened bread — a beloved Punjabi breakfast and street food.
Why It Works
The bhature dough uses yogurt for tangy flavor and a tender crumb; deep-frying in hot oil causes rapid steam expansion, creating the signature balloon puff.
Key Ingredients
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