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Punjabi bhatura is a variant of authentic bhatura made with yeast. Learn how to make instant no yeast bhatura.
To make bhatura (yeast free recipe), combine all the ingredients ( plain flour, curds, baking powder, baking soda and butter) in a deep bowl, mix well and knead into a semi-stiff dough using enough water cover the dough with a damp muslin cloth and keep aside for 1 hour. Knead the dough well again and divide it into 8 equal portions. Roll each portion of the dough into a 175 mm. (7") diameter thick circle. Heat the oil in a deep non-stick kadhai and deep-fry the bhatura, one at a time on a medium flame, till they puff up and turn golden brown in colour on both the sides. Drain on an absorbent paper. Serve immediately with chole.
Bhatura is one of the most famous breads from Punjab. Bhaturas are served at most Punjabi functions and restaurants and the size of a Bhatura could vary a great deal. At a traditional Punjabi restaurant or get-together you can expect very large Bhatura being fried right there before your eyes in a huge kadhai. The term is most often used together with Chole as 'Chole-Bhatura'. The yeast free bhatura is a delicious fried Indian bread made with the same ingredients as its version with yeast.
Adding butter to the yeast free bhatura dough makes it softer while the baking soda and baking powder help it to rise and become fluffy. The curd on the other hand helps the Bhatura to rise and adds a slight tangy taste.
The resting time of 1 hour is important for the dough of Punjabi bhatura without yeast to rise and in turn puff up while deep-frying. Remember to serve them immediately, else they might turn chewy.
Tips for bhatura (yeast free recipe). 1. Also, take care to blot the excess oil from bhatura with a paper napkin before serving. 2. Usually the bhaturas are very big in size but this would require a bigger kadhai and excess oil so to make at home we have made 7" bhatura. 3. Remember that the bhatura will become soggy and chewy if not served hot and fresh.4. If the oil for deep frying is not enough, the bhaturas might not puff up well. 5. The bhatura should be rolled little thicker.
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