Bhatura

Description

Bhatura is a deep-fried, leavened bread with North Indian origins and a light, fluffy texture. Its unique texture is achieved by letting the dough ferment for almost one hour. The dough consists of flour, oil, baking powder, and yogurt. After the bread is fried, it is usually sprinkled with Indian masalas or stuffed with paneer. If it's stuffed with chickpea curry, it becomes another popular dish, known as chole bhatura , found at almost every street corner in North India. Bhatura's versatility is seen in kulcha , which is made with the same dough, but it is baked or cooked on a pan instead of being deep-fried.