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Amritsari Bhatoora

Amritsari Bhatoora

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Amritsari Bhatoora is a magnificent, deep-fried, and incredibly fluffy Punjabi bread, uniquely celebrated for its huge size and tangy flavor profile. This recipe features a fermented dough made with yogurt and paneer specifically to achieve a professional-grade magnifique airy structure. When fried, it puffs up into a magnificent golden balloon with a professional-grade thin crisp exterior and a pillow-soft interior. It represents the soulful essence of Punjabi indulgence, famously paired with spicy Chole to create the iconic Chole Bhature duo. Best served hot, with a side of spicy carrot pickle and cooling Lassi for a professional-grade magnifique experience.

Prep Time20 mins
Cook Time20 mins
Servings4 People
DifficultyMedium
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Ingredients

3 cups All-purpose flour (Maida)
1/4 cup Paneer, grated
1/2 cup Yogurt
1 tsp Sugar
1/2 tsp Baking soda
1/2 tsp Salt
2 tbsp Oil (for dough)
Oil for deep frying
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Cooking Instructions

Tips & Secrets

  • Adding grated paneer to the dough is the absolute secret to achieving the signature professional-grade pillow-soft texture.
  • Frying in extremely hot oil is mandatory specifically to ensure the bhatoora puffs up into a professional-grade magnificent balloon.
  • Resting the dough for at least 4 hours is mandatory specifically to allow for professional-grade magnifique natural fermentation.

Nutritional Information(Per 1 large bhatoora (120g))

Calories

380 kcal

Protein

8g

Fat

18g

Carbs

46g

Note: Nutritional values are professional estimates per standard serving (~200-250g / ml) and may vary based on ingredient quality and preparation methods.