Bhatura, a popular Indian bread, is served with delicious Chole. This mouthwatering combination is a favourite of many. However, making bhaturas at home can be a challenging task if you’re new to cooking. Here's a step-by-step guide to making fluffy bhaturas at home:
Ingredients you are going to need:
• 2 cups all-purpose flour (maida)
• 1/4 cup semolina (sooji/rava)
• 1/4 cup yogurt (dahi)
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
• Salt to taste
• Water
• Oil
Follow these instructions:
Step 1- In a large mixing bowl, mix together maida, sooji, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
Step 2- Add yogurt to the dry ingredients and mix well.
Step 3- Add a little water and knead the mixture into a soft dough. The dough should be slightly sticky but not too wet.
Step 4- Cover the dough with a damp cloth or plastic wrap and let it rest for at least 2 hours.
Step 5- Divide the dough into small balls. Roll each ball between your palms to make them smooth and round.
Step 6- Flatten each ball slightly with your hands into the shape of a bhatura.
Step 7- Apply dry maida to prevent sticking. If flattening the balls with your palm seems difficult, you can also use a rolling pin for the same purpose. The thickness should be uniform, neither too thin nor too thick.
Step 9- Heat oil in a deep frying pan or kadhai over medium-high heat. The oil should be too hot.
Step 10- Gently slide the rolled-out bhatura into the hot oil, one at a time.
Step 11- Press the bhatura lightly with a slotted spoon as it puffs up.
Step 12- Fry the bhatura until it puffs up and turns golden brown on both sides, flipping it once or twice during frying. This should take about 2-3 minutes per bhatura. Then remove it from oil.
Step 13- Drain excess oil by placing the bhatura on paper towels.
Step 14- Repeat the process to make more bhaturas.
Your bhaturas are ready to be served. Enjoy them with delicious chole for a satisfying meal.