Chole bhature is a North Indian dish of spiced chickpeas (chole) and deep-fried bread (bhature):
Chole
A North Indian curry of cooked chickpeas in a spiced tomato gravy. Chole masala is similar to chana masala, but chole is usually drier.
Bhatura
An unleavened, deep-fried flatbread made from white flour and yogurt.
Serving
Chole bhature is often eaten for breakfast with lassi, a frothy yogurt drink. It can also be a street food or a complete meal, and is sometimes served with onions, pickled carrots, green chutney, or achaar.
Origin
Chole bhature’s origins can be traced back to the Middle East, where a similar dish called Chana Masala was supposedly made.
Calories
A serving of chole bhature contains around 427 calories, with carbohydrates making up 201 calories, proteins 43 calories, and fat 181 calories.