Bhatura is an Indian leavened fried bread made with all purpose flour or plain flour. It is soft with a slightly chewy texture and a unique flavor. Tastes super delicious with spicy chickpea curry called chole or chana masala.
Combine 2 cups all purpose flour maida, 2 tablespoons rava, 1/2 cup yogurt, 1 tablespoon oil, salt and sugar in a mixing bowl.
Add 1/2 tsp baking soda and mix well and add water little by little. You can also add 1/2 teaspoon baking powder but do not skip baking soda.
After the dough has fermented a bit, it will slightly increase in volume. Now divide the dough into 9-10 equal portions. Take one dough ball and roll into circle as shown in picture using a rolling pin.
Heat oil for deep frying. The oil should be hot but not smoking. If using a thermometer it should read 190 C or 350 F. Once the oil is hot slide the rolled dough into the hot oil. It will puff up immediately.
Flip gently and fry the bhatura well from both sides until completely puffed, light and golden brown. Remove the deep fried bhatura to a plate lined with a kitchen towel.
Serve bhatura hot with chole masala or any spicy curry.
Notes
1. Do not miss rava, rava helps in puffing the bhatura. 2. If you want you can skip baking powder and rest the dough for 5-6 hours before making bhatura.