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Chole Bhature
History
a dish from the Punjabi cuisine, is a combination of chana
masala (spicy white chickpeas) and bhatura, a fried bread
made from maida flour (soft wheat).
Chole bhature is often eaten as a breakfast, sometimes
accompanied with lassi, however it can also be a street
food or a complete meal, and may be accompanied by, for
example, onions, carrot pickle, green chutney and achaar.
Culture
chole can be a good source of protein if combined with
wheat or rice. Being a complex carbohydrate, it is a good
source of fibre too; in fact, eating just one serving can
be quite filling. The source of high fat in this recipe is the
fried bhatura. Chole by itself is not fattening and can be
eaten even by dieters. Weight watchers can substitute
whole wheat rotis, rice or even bread for the bhatura.
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