Vegan Bhature

Experience the perfect vegan twist on a classic Indian favorite with this Vegan Bhature recipe! These golden, puffy fried breads are wonderfully soft and chewy, made with a combination of all-purpose flour and semolina for a light yet hearty texture. The use of vegan yogurt and a touch of baking soda ensures a beautiful rise, while a brief resting period allows the dough to develop its signature elasticity. Deep-fried to perfection, these bhature are irresistibly crisp on the outside and delicately airy within. Pair them with spicy chole (chickpea curry) or your favorite vegan curry for a wholesome, plant-based Indian feast that’s as satisfying as it is delicious. Perfect for brunch, lunch, or dinner, this recipe will quickly become your go-to for authentic homemade vegan comfort food!

Nutriscore Rating: 42/100

Prep Time:90 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:110 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons semolina (sooji)
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 0.25 teaspoon baking soda
• 0.5 cup vegan yogurt
• 0.5 cup lukewarm water
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 2 tablespoons oil
• 4 cups vegetable oil (for deep frying)

Directions

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, semolina, baking powder, and baking soda.

Step 2

Add the salt and sugar to the dry ingredients and mix well.

Step 3

Make a well in the center of the flour mixture and add the vegan yogurt and 2 tablespoons of oil.

Step 4

Gradually add the lukewarm water while mixing with your hand or a spatula until a soft dough forms. You may need a little more or less water, so add gradually.

Step 5

Knead the dough for about 5-7 minutes until it becomes smooth and elastic.

Step 6

Lightly oil another bowl or the same one and place the dough inside. Cover it with a damp cloth or plastic wrap.

Step 7

Allow the dough to rest in a warm place for about 1 hour to rise.

Step 8

After the dough has rested, gently knead it again for 1 minute and divide it into 8 equal portions. Roll each portion into a ball.

Step 9

Heat vegetable oil in a deep frying pan or wok on medium heat.

Step 10

On a lightly floured surface, use a rolling pin to roll each dough ball into a circle about 6 inches in diameter.

Step 11

Ensure the oil is hot (you can test by placing a small piece of dough in the oil, it should sizzle and rise to the top immediately).

Step 12

Carefully place one bhatura into the hot oil. Fry gently pressing down with a slotted spoon until it puffs up. Flip and cook the other side till golden brown.

Step 13

Remove the bhatura with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.

Step 14

Repeat with the remaining dough balls.

Step 15

Serve hot with chole or your choice of curry.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1486.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	9667.8

Total Fat 980.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 135.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 3167.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 216.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 8.0g	0%
Total Sugars 14.2g
Protein 30.1g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 154.0mg	0%
Iron 13.1mg	0%
Potassium 409.1mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 89.9%

Protein: 1.2%

Carbs: 8.8%