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Bhature

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About

Bhature is a popular fried bread from the Indian subcontinent. It is usually served with a spicy curry or chutney. Bhature is made from a dough of maida flour, yogurt, baking soda, and salt. The dough is kneaded and then deep-fried in oil or ghee. The resulting bhature is light and fluffy, with a crisp exterior. Bhature is often served with chole (chickpea curry), It is also eaten with yogurt, pickles, and chutneys.

Macronutrients Breakdown

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Proteins

6.4
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Fats

43.8
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Carbs

16.8
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Fibre

1.7

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Recipe

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Ingredients

all-purpose flour

2 cups

baking powder

1 teaspoon

sugar

1 teaspoon

baking soda

1/2 teaspoon

salt

1/2 teaspoon

yogurt

1/4 cup

warm water

1/4 cup

oil

1/4 cup

Oil for deep frying

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Directions

Step 1:

In a large bowl, mix together the flour, baking powder, sugar, baking soda, and salt.

Step 2:

Add the yogurt, warm water, and oil and mix until a soft dough forms.

Step 3:

Knead the dough for 5 minutes until it is smooth and elastic.

Step 4:

Cover the dough with a damp cloth and let it rest for 30 minutes.

Step 5:

Divide the dough into 12 equal portions and roll each portion into a ball.

Step 6:

Heat oil in a deep pan over medium heat.

Step 7:

Flatten each ball of dough and carefully slide it into the hot oil.

Step 8:

Fry the bhature until golden brown on both sides.

Step 9:

Remove the bhature from the oil and drain on paper towels.

Step 10:

Serve hot with chutney or pickle. Enjoy!

Did you know?

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How many users have tracked it?

We've got some serious foodies in our community! 18277 users have chowed down on Bhature a whopping 24243 times.

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Where was it consumed the most?

Hungry much? These cities certainly are! Lucknow, Delhi, Indore, Chandigarh, Pune are the top 5 cities gobbling up Bhature like there's no tomorrow.

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When was it eaten the most?

When it comes to Bhature, our users are head over heels in july, but the interest cools down in january.

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Who preferred this food the most?

It's official: Bhature is the food of choice for 19-23 male, with people of 15-20 BMI also on board.

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