Batura

Chole Batura is one of north India's most popular dishes and one of my favorites! But this batura recipe is unlike any you have had before. Most batura recipes are made from maida rolled out like a puri and fried, but this recipe (which is my mother's) has a combination of maida and potatoes which makes this 'Melt in your mouth' good! This is a must try!

What you'll need.. (Makes 8-9)

• 1 Cup maida, additional for dipping (All purpose flour)
• 2 Medium potatoes, boiled and peeled
• 2-3 Green chillies, finely chopped
• 3 Tbsp cilantro leaves, finely chopped
• 1-2 Tbsp yogurt, if needed
• 1 Tsp cumin seeds
• Salt to taste
• Oil for frying

How to..

• Finely mash the potatoes in a large bowl, no lumps.
• Add green chillies, cilantro and cumin. Mix well.
• Add maida and salt. Mix well with the potato mixture and knead into dough. Do not add any water. The moisture from the potatoes should be sufficient for the dough but if you feel that it's a little dry, add a little yogurt and knead again. The dough should be soft. 
• Rub a little oil in the palm of your hands and make 8-9 equal sized balls. They should be smaller in size than the ones you normally make for roti.
• Heat sufficient oil in a pan for frying.
• Roll one of the dough balls in thin, circular shape with a rolling pin, about 3 inches in diameter. Dipping it in some maida will make it easier to roll. 
• Carefully slide this into the hot oil. The batura sinks initially and then instantly forms bubbles and rises to the surface. When this happens, use your spatula to lightly push down the batura. This will help create the perfect balloon shape. Once this shape is formed, turn the batura over and let the other side fry for a few seconds. Not all baturas will form the balloon shape, but regardless, they all taste great.
• Remove from heat onto a paper towel and serve hot with chole. Repeat for all the remaining baturas.

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