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Bhatura (bhatoora)

A large, puffed, golden fried bread from northern India, with a soft crumb and a lightly crisp crust. It's best eaten hot, usually with spiced chickpeas.

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Ingredients

Ingredients

Spices & seasoning

Optional extras

On the side

Nutrition facts

287 kcal per serving

Protein
8.9 g
Carbohydrates
43.9 g
of which sugars
2.3 g
Fat
7.5 g
Fiber
2.2 g

Ecomely’s estimate, calculated from the ingredients with the ANSES Ciqual food composition table, excluding sides and seasoning added to taste.

Instructions

  1. Mix the flour, baking powder, salt and sugar in a large bowl.
  2. Add the yoghurt and oil, then gradually work in the lukewarm water until you have a soft dough.
  3. Knead for 5 minutes, cover and leave to rest for 2 hours somewhere warm.
  4. Divide the dough into 4 balls and roll each into a disc about 15 cm wide.
  5. Heat the frying oil to 180 °C and lower a disc in gently: it should puff up immediately.
  6. Fry for about 1 minute on each side until golden, then drain on kitchen paper.

Variations and tips

Oven version. Bake the discs on a tray at 220 °C for 6 to 8 minutes for a less oily version.

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