Bhature

A deep fried Indian bread usually accompanied with chole.

Ingredients

• Refined flour (maida)   2 1/2 cups
• Yogurt                        1/2 cup
• Baking powder           1/2 tsp
• Soda bicarbonate        a pinch
• Salt                             1 tsp
• Sugar                          2 tsp
• Oil                              2 tbsps + to deep fry

Method

Place flour and baking powder, soda bicarbonate and salt in a bowl. Mix well and pass it through a sieve. Mix yogurt with salt and sugar. Add this to the flour and add about a cup of water and mix gradually to make a soft dough by light kneading. Incorporate two tablespoons of oil into the dough and cover the dough with a wet cloth. Keep it aside for an hour. 

Take a portion of Dough and Roll them into balls. Grease your palms with a little oil and flatten the balls. Roll out into five-inch diameter (Or like puri, but slightly thicker than puri). Heat sufficient oil in a kadai and deep fry the bhaturas on high heat till light brown on both sides. Drain on absorbent paper. Serve hot with chole.

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