Chole Bhature

छोले भटूरे Also: Chhole Bhature, Chickpea Curry with Fried Bread
Gluten: Likely contains restriction
Dairy: Likely contains restriction
Peanut: Likely OK

Spiced chickpea curry (chole) served with deep-fried leavened wheat bread (bhature).

Allergen data cross-referenced against published allergen databases.

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Ingredients

  • chickpeas
  • tomatoes
  • onions
  • garlic
  • ginger
  • garam masala
  • bhature (wheat flour + yogurt dough) (Dairy)
  • oil for frying

Hidden Ingredients

These ingredients are not typically listed on menus but are present in traditional preparations.

  • wheat in the bhature
  • yogurt in the bhature dough
  • asafoetida (wheat) in the chole spice mix

Allergen Breakdown

Dairy-Free

Likely contains restriction

Bhature dough contains yogurt.

Gluten-Free

Likely contains restriction

Bhature is wheat flour. Asafoetida in chole may also contain wheat.

Peanut-Free

Likely OK

No peanuts in chole bhature.

Tree Nut-Free

Likely OK

No tree nuts in chole bhature.

Shellfish-Free

Likely OK

No shellfish in chole bhature.

Egg-Free

Likely OK

No eggs in standard chole bhature.

Fish-Free

Likely OK

No fish in chole bhature.

Soy-Free

Likely OK

No soy in chole bhature.

Sesame-Free

Likely OK

No sesame in standard chole bhature.

Vegetarian

Likely OK

Fully vegetarian.

Key risk: Chole is naturally gluten-free, but bhature is a deep-fried wheat bread. Bhature dough is made with yogurt, adding dairy. The asafoetida in chole may contain wheat. The complete dish is unsafe for both gluten and dairy-sensitive diners.

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