Bhatura
Deep-fried leavened bread from the Indian Subcontinent / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Bhatoora (also known as batoora, bhatura, batura, or pathora) (Hindi: भटूरा, Punjabi: ਭਟੂਰਾ) is a fluffy deep-fried leavened sourdough bread originating from the Indian subcontinent.[1] It is commonly served as a midday meal or a breakfast dish in northern and eastern India.[1] Paired with chickpea curry (called chole or channe), it forms a traditional dish called chole bhature.
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Place of origin | Punjab |
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Region or state | Northern regions of the Indian subcontinent |
Associated cuisine | India, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Punjabi |
Main ingredients | Maida, dahi (yogurt), ghee or oil, yeast |
Variations | Puri, Luchi |
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This bread is like the puri bread but is made with leavened dough.[2]