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Famous Street Food of India: How to Make Delhi-Style Chole Kulche at Home

**Delhi-Style Chole Kulche is a beloved North Indian street food, known for its spicy, tangy, and flavorful taste. Soft, buttery Kulche perfectly complement the rich and aromatic Chole, made with white peas and a blend of Indian spices. This easy homemade recipe lets you recreate the authentic street-style experience right in your kitchen. Serve it hot with pickled onions and green chutney for the ultimate indulgence!** ????????

Prepare Time
30 Minutes

Ingredients You'll Need

???? For Kulche:

✔️ 2 cups Maida (All-Purpose Flour) ✔️ 1 tbsp Instant Yeast ✔️ ½ tsp Salt (divided) ✔️ 2 tbsp Oil ✔️ 1 tbsp Sugar ✔️ 2 tbsp Curd/Yogurt ✔️ ¼ cup Warm Water (for kneading) ✔️ ½ cup Coriander Leaves (chopped) ✔️ 2 tbsp Butter (for brushing)

???? For Delhi-Style Chole:

✔️ 1 cup White Dried Peas (soaked overnight) ✔️ 3 cups Water (for cooking) ✔️ 1 Onion (finely chopped) ✔️ 2 Tomatoes (chopped) ✔️ 2 Green Chilies (chopped) ✔️ 1 tbsp Ginger (chopped) ✔️ 2 tbsp Coriander Leaves (chopped) ✔️ 1 tsp Cumin Powder (Jeera Powder) ✔️ 1 tsp Chaat Masala ✔️ 1 tsp Garam Masala (or Rasam Masala) ✔️ 1 tsp Salt (or to taste) ✔️ 1 tsp Red Chili Powder ✔️ 1 tsp Pink Salt (Kala Namak) ✔️ 1 tsp Lemon Juice

Step-by-Step Recipe

???? Step 1: Preparing Soft Kulche

➡️ In a bowl, mix maida, yeast, salt, sugar, and curd. ➡️ Gradually add warm water and knead into a soft dough. ➡️ Cover and let it rise for 2 hours until it doubles in size. ➡️ Roll out small portions, sprinkle with chopped coriander, and cook on a hot tawa. ➡️ Brush with butter and keep warm.

???? Step 2: Making Flavorful Chole

➡️ Pressure cook soaked white peas with water until soft. ➡️ In a pan, sauté onions, green chilies, and ginger until golden brown. ➡️ Add tomatoes and cook until soft. ➡️ Mix in spices (cumin, chaat masala, garam masala, salt, and chili powder). ➡️ Add boiled peas and simmer for 10-15 minutes. ➡️ Finish with a squeeze of lemon juice and garnish with fresh coriander.

Serving Suggestions ????️

???? Serve hot Chole in a bowl, garnished with onions and coriander. ???? Pair with buttery, fluffy Kulche. ???? Add pickled onions and green chutney for an authentic street-food experience!

Expert Tips for the Best Chole Kulche ✨

???? Use Fresh Yeast – It makes Kulche extra soft. ???? Mash Some Peas – This thickens the Chole gravy naturally. ???? Double Fermentation for Kulche – Allows the dough to develop better texture. ???? Sprinkle Chaat Masala Before Serving – Adds a street-style flavor punch!

Your Queries Answered! ????

Looking for more street-food recipes? Check these out: ✅ Delhi Style Chole Kulche Recipe ✅ Street-Style Chole Bhature ✅ Chole Tikki Recipe ✅ Spicy Delhi-Style Chowmein

???? Try this recipe at home & let me know in the comments! Happy cooking! ????