Bhatura

Bhatura (Hindi: भटूरा) is a puffed, deep fried, leavened sourdough bread commonly served for breakfast or lunch in the northern and eastern Indian subcontinent.^[1] Paired with chana masala (chickpea curry), it forms a traditional dish called chole bhature.

Bhatura

Region or state	Indian subcontinent
Main ingredients	All-purpose flour, sugar, water, canola or vegetable oil, yeast
Media: Bhatura

Bhatura resembles puri but is made with leavened dough.^[2]

Preparation

All-purpose flour, sometimes semolina,^[3] sugar, water, canola or vegetable oil, and yeast are combined to form a dough. The dough is kneaded until smooth and elastic. It is then covered with a towel and left to rise for 3-4 hours until it doubles in volume. The risen dough is divided and hand rolled into small balls. The balls are covered, left to rise for about 20 minutes, and flattened into circles using a rolling pin. The circles are deep fried until they puff up and lightly brown. The cooked bhaturas are then drained and served.^[4]

Consumption

Bhatura is often eaten with yogurt, South Asian pickle, or vegetables.^[1] When eaten with chole, it forms a popular traditional dish known as chole bhature.^[5]

See also

• Chana masala
• Punjabi cuisine
• Puri
• List of Indian breads
• List of Pakistani breads