Bhatura or bhature is an Indian deep-fried bread made with all-purpose flour. It is different from puri as puri is made with whole wheat flour and bhatura is made with all-purpose flour.
Bhatura goes well with Punjabi chhole and the combo is popularly known as chhole bhature and goes well for brunch, lunch, or dinner.
What is bhatura made from?
Bhatura dough is made with all-purpose flour. It can be made using yeast however I prefer making bhatura with no yeast, no baking soda, and no baking powder but by using yogurt it turns out very soft and delicious.
Steps to make bhatura
Bhatura dough can be made by hand, a stand mixer, a food processor, or a bread machine. Once the dough is kneaded, place it in a container and let it rest for about an hour and a half in a warm place before using it to make bhatura.
Step 1: Make bhatura dough
Check out how to make the dough in a stand mixer.
I prefer to make it in my bread machine using the "dough" cycle which does all the mixing, and kneading and let it rest at the right temperature for the duration of the cycle.
Place all the wet and dry ingredients in the order (wet first and then dry ones or vice versa) recommended by the bread machine manufacturer. Start the dough cycle. Bhatura dough will be ready to use once the cycle is complete.
Step 2: Make bhatura
Once the bhatura dough is ready and has been resting for about 90 minutes, take about 25 grams roll it into a smooth ball, and roll it into a disc of about 4 inches in diameter and 1.5 mm in thickness.
Use some flour while rolling. Heat oil in a frying pan to 395°F. You can test the temperature of the oil using a food thermometer or drop a small piece of dough in the oil to test. If the dough rises immediately in the oil means the oil is ready for frying.
Drop in the rolled bhatura in the hot oil and press lightly with a spatula. The bhatura must be completely immersed in oil else it will not puff.
A spatula can help immerse it in oil. Fry for a few seconds until it puffs up and becomes golden brown and then flip the side and continue frying for another few seconds.
Remove the deep-fried bhatura from the oil and place it on a kitchen towel which will absorb any excess oil.
What to eat with bhatura
Bhatura is served with chana masala or chhole. Chhole bhature is a popular Indian dish and is served as breakfast, brunch, lunch, or dinner. It can also be served with other Indian curries, you can check out these Instant Pot vegetarian recipes.
If you enjoy Indian bread then you can check out aloo paratha, paneer paratha, naan, and lacchha paratha recipes.
How to store leftover bhatura
It is best to serve bhatura fresh. However, if you have any leftovers, they can be kept in the fridge for 2-3 days in an airtight container. Reheat them in the microwave before serving.
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📖 Recipe
Bhatura Recipe Without Yeast
Equipment
Ingredients
Wet ingredients
- ½ cup Water
- 1 tablespoon Oil (more for deep frying)
- ¼ cup Yogurt
Dry ingredients
- 2 cups All purpose flour (240 grams, more for rolling)
- ¼ teaspoon Salt
- 1 tablespoon Fine Semolina (Optional)
Instructions
To Make Bhatura Dough in Bread Machine
- Add all the wet and dry ingredients in the order recommended by the bread machine manufacturer.
- Close the lid and start the "Dough" cycle.
- Dough is ready for use once the dough cycle is complete.
To Make Bhatura Dough in Food Processor
- Fix the dough blade in the food processor bowl and add the flour, salt, oil, yogurt.
- Start the food processor and add water slowly from the feeder as it mixes.
- Once done, remove the dough, cover it and place it in a warm place for about an hour and half.
- Dough is ready to make the bhaturas.
How to make bhaturas
- Make small balls from the dough and roll into a thin disc of about 4 inches in diameter.
- Heat oil (atleast an inch in height) in a deep frying pan to 395 °F
- Drop a rolled bhatura disc into the hot oil. Press with a ladle to ensure it is immersed in oil.
- It will puff up in a few seconds. Flip it and deep fry the other side for another few seconds until golden brown
- Remove and place the bhatura on kitchen towels to get rid of any excess oil.
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