Bhatura is a deep fried bread, mostly eaten in Northern India with Chole. (Channa Masala).
2 cups plain flour (maida)
2 tbsp. curds
2 tbsp. ghee or oil
1/2 tsp. soda bicarb
salt to taste
Milk to knead dough
oil to deep fry
Method:
Sieve together flour, salt and soda.
Add and mix in curds and oil.
Add enough milk to knead into a soft pliable dough.
Cover with a wet cloth.
Keep aside for 5-6 hours. Make sure the cloth does not dry up, or wet again.
Knead dough again. Take fistful of dough. Roll into 1/4″ thick 5″ diameter round. Fry in hot oil. Turning only once. Till very light golden in colour. Repeat for all. Serve hot with hot channa and slices of onions and lemon.
