Chhole Bhature
Indian Fusion
Intermediate
Main CourseChhole Bhature Waffle Sandwich: The Crispy, Desi Twist Your Brunch Needed
Chhole Bhature
82 mins
Cooking Time
Intermediate
Difficulty
31
Ingredients
Vegetarian
Diet
The chhole bhature waffle sandwich gives your favourite North Indian street food a fun, portable upgrade. It combines the spicy punch of Punjabi-style chhole with crisp, golden waffle bhaturas; no deep-frying required. This version keeps the soul of the dish intact while adding a creative modern crunch that’s perfect for brunch or parties.
Ingredients
UNITSIngredients
For the Chhole (Spicy Chickpea Curry)
1 cupDried chickpeas (kabuli chana)
2 tablespoonsOil
1 teaspoonCumin seeds
1 largeOnion, finely chopped
2 mediumTomatoes, pureed
1 teaspoonGinger-garlic paste
1Green chilli, slit
1 teaspoonCoriander powder
1 teaspoonCumin powder
1 teaspoonRed chilli powder
½ teaspoonTurmeric powder
1 teaspoonGaram masala
1Black tea bag
1 teaspoonDried mango powder (amchur)
to tasteSalt
for garnishFresh coriander leaves, chopped
For the Bhature Waffle Batter
1½ cupsAll-purpose flour (maida)
2 tablespoonsSemolina (sooji)
2 tablespoonsYoghurt (curd)
½ teaspoonBaking powder
¼ teaspoonBaking soda
½ teaspoonSugar
¼ teaspoonSalt
2 tablespoonsOil
½ cupWater
For the Sandwich Assembly
1 smallOnion, thinly sliced
1 smallTomato, sliced
½ cupShredded lettuce or cabbage
2 tablespoonsGreen chutney
2 tablespoonsTamarind chutney
as neededButter or oil (for greasing waffle iron)