Lifestyle Desk – Most people’s mouth waters on hearing the name of hot Chole Bhature. This is one of the most favorite dishes of North India. However, traditional Bhature is made from flour, due to which many people avoid eating them. Especially health conscious people, parents of small children and people trying to control their weight prefer to stay away from refined flour. In such a situation, the good thing is that now you can prepare delicious and fluffy Bhature at home even without flour.
Bhatura made from wheat flour is not only excellent in taste, but it is also considered more nutritious than normal Bhatura. By adopting the right method and some easy tricks, you can make them as soft and fluffy as market ones.
To make wheat flour bhature, the most important thing is to prepare the flour properly. Adding a little curd to the flour makes the bhatura soft and gives it a light yeast-like texture. Apart from this, adding one spoon of semolina makes Bhature crunchy and well puffed. While kneading the dough, keep it neither too hard nor too loose. Medium soft flour is considered best. After kneading, keep the dough covered for at least 2 to 3 hours, so that it can set well.
If you want the bhatura to rise as soon as it is put in oil, then you can add a little baking soda or baking powder to the flour. However, keep its quantity very less, because excessive use can affect the taste. While rolling Bhature, do not make it too thin or too thick. Bhaturas of medium thickness swell better and cook well from inside.
It is very important to have the right temperature of oil while making Bhature. If the oil is not hot enough, the bhaturas will absorb too much oil and will not become crunchy. Too much hot oil can burn the bhatura from outside. After putting the bhatura in the oil, press it gently with the help of a ladle. Due to this, it starts swelling quickly and its shape also becomes good.
Bhature made from wheat flour is rich in fiber and makes the stomach feel full for a long time. This is the reason why it can become a better alternative to flour based bhaturas. By serving them with chickpeas, pickles and salad, a tasty and balanced meal can be prepared for the entire family. If you are also fond of eating Chole Bhature, but want to avoid flour, then next time follow these easy tips and make healthy, soft and market-like puffed Bhature at home.
