Bhatura
Indian Indian - South Indian Classics

Bhatura

Est. Time: 20-30 min  •  5 Preparation Steps

Chef's Menu Description

Hand-stretched artisan flatbread baked against the searing clay walls of the tandoor, brushed with golden butter and fresh herbs.

Ingredients

  • • 1 cup urad dal
  • • 2 green chilies
  • • 1 inch ginger
  • • 2 tbsp rice flour
  • • 10 curry leaves, chopped
  • • 1 tsp salt
  • • 2 cups water
  • • 2 cups oil for deep frying

Preparation Steps

1
Phase 1

Soak the urad dal in the water for 4 hours.

2
Phase 2

Blend the dal with the green chilies and ginger into a thick, fluffy batter using minimal water.

3
Phase 3

Fold in the salt, rice flour, and curry leaves and whip the batter until light.

4
Phase 4

Shape into rings in oiled palms and deep-fry in hot oil until golden and crisp.

5
Phase 5

Drain and serve hot with sambar and coconut chutney.