Bhature without using leavening agents

Delicious Bhature recipe without using any leving agent like soda.

Ingredients

  • Plain flour (maida)                 1/2 cup
  • Potatoes, boiled and grated   1/2 cup
  • Oil                                        1 1/2 tsp
  • Salt                                       to taste
  • Oil                                        for deep-frying

Method

Combine the flour, potato, 1½ teaspoons of oil and salt and knead into a firm dough without using any water. Knead the dough very well till it is smooth Cover with a wet muslin cloth and rest the dough for 10 minutes.
Divide the dough into 4 equal parts and roll out into circles of 125 mm. (5") diameter. Deep fry in hot oil till the bhaturas puff up and both sides are golden brown. Serve hot with the chole, sliced onion and lemon wedges.
Note:
While frying the bhature, press the centre lightly with a frying spoon so as to help it to puff up.



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