Chole Bhature
Spiced chickpea curry (chole) served with deep-fried leavened wheat bread (bhature).
Allergen data cross-referenced against published allergen databases.
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Full allergen breakdown
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 restrictionBhature dough contains yogurt.
Gluten-Free
Likely contains restrictionBhature is wheat flour. Asafoetida in chole may also contain wheat.
Peanut-Free
Likely OKNo peanuts in chole bhature.
Tree Nut-Free
Likely OKNo tree nuts in chole bhature.
Shellfish-Free
Likely OKNo shellfish in chole bhature.
Egg-Free
Likely OKNo eggs in standard chole bhature.
Fish-Free
Likely OKNo fish in chole bhature.
Soy-Free
Likely OKNo soy in chole bhature.
Sesame-Free
Likely OKNo sesame in standard chole bhature.
Vegetarian
Likely OKFully vegetarian.
| Restriction | Status | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 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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