Indian Spiced Chickpeas with Fried Bread

Name: Indian Spiced Chickpeas with Fried Bread
Cook time: 1 h 30 min
Total time: 1 h 30 min
Cuisine: Asian, Indian
Ingredients: For the Chole (Spiced Chickpeas); 1 cup dried chickpeas (soaked overnight) or 2 cans of cooked chickpeas; 2 medium onions, finely chopped; 2 tomatoes, pureed; 1-inch ginger, grated; 3-4 garlic cloves, minced; 2-3 green chilies, slit; 1 tsp cumin seeds; 2 tsp chole masala (available at Indian stores); 1 tsp ground coriander; 1/2 tsp ground turmeric; 1 tsp garam masala; 1/2 tsp red chili powder; 1/2 tsp dried mango powder (amchur); 1 bay leaf; 2 tbsp oil; Fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish); Salt, to taste; Water as needed; For the Bhature (Fried Bread); 2 cups all-purpose flour; 1/2 cup yogurt; 1 tsp sugar; 1/2 tsp baking powder; 1/4 tsp baking soda; 1 tsp salt; Water as needed; Oil for frying

Instructions

Cook:1h 30min

This North Indian dish combines spicy, tangy chickpea curry with soft, fluffy fried bread, creating a satisfying meal rich in vibrant spices. The curry features chickpeas simmered in a tomato-based gravy with cumin, coriander, garam masala, and amchur, while the bread is made from flour and yogurt, deep-fried to a golden puff.

Updated at: Tue, 18 Feb 2025 20:19:39 GMT