Charishma’s Amazing Homemade Bhatoora

May 25, 2023May 25, 20230 4

Charishma's Amazing Homemade Bhatoora is a traditional Indian fried bread recipe that pairs well with chana masala or chole.

by The Chefin Bread

Prep

10 min

Cook

20 min

Ready In

30 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

4-6

Calories

375

Sugar

Fat

17g

Charishma's Amazing Homemade Bhatoora is a traditional Indian bread popular in northern India. It is a deep-fried bread that has a crispy exterior and a soft and fluffy interior. This bread is often eaten with spicy chana masala or chole. In some regions, it is also served with aloo ki sabzi. Charishma's Amazing Homemade Bhatoora is typically eaten as a breakfast or brunch dish and is a popular street food in India.

Instructions

1.	In a large bowl, mix together the all-purpose flour, salt, baking soda, cooking oil, and sugar.
2.	Add the yoghurt and mix well. Slowly add water as needed to form a smooth and pliable dough.
3.	Knead the dough for 5-7 minutes until soft and smooth.
4.	Cover the bowl with a damp cloth and let the dough rest for 30 minutes.
5.	Heat oil in a deep frying pan on medium heat.
6.	Divide the dough into small equal-sized balls. Roll out each ball into a flat disc, about 1/4 inch in thickness.
7.	Once the oil is hot, gently place each disc into the hot oil and fry until golden brown, flipping once during the process.
8.	Remove from the oil and place on a paper towel to drain the excess oil.
9.	Serve hot with chana masala or chole.

PROS

Charishma’s Amazing Homemade Bhatoora is a crispy fried bread that has a soft and fluffy interior.
It is perfect to be enjoyed with spicy chana masala or chole.

Easy to make, the recipe requires only a few simple ingredients.

CONS

This deep-fried bread recipe is high in calories and fat.
It should be consumed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While this recipe is not particularly healthy, it can be enjoyed as an occasional treat in moderation. The yoghurt used in this recipe is a good source of protein and calcium, while the all-purpose flour provides carbohydrates for energy. However, the high intake of oil may lead to a high calorie and fat intake.

	2 cups all-purpose flour
	1/2 teaspoon salt
	1/2 teaspoon baking soda
	1 tablespoon cooking oil
	1 teaspoon sugar
	1/2 cup yoghurt
	water , as required to knead
	oil , to deep fry