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India · South Asia

Bhatura

Also known as भटूरा

A leavened, yoghurt-enriched dough deep-fried into a large puffed dome, served alongside spiced chickpeas (chole) as a Punjabi street-food staple.

Method
Deep-Fried, Leavened
Hydration
62%
water to flour
Glycemic index
72
High GI
Energy
340 kcal
per 100 g

Sensory profile

sourness
3
sweetness
1
crispiness
5
chewiness
5
aroma
6
moistness
4

Scale 0–10

Nutrition

per 100 g
Energy340 kcal
Protein7.8 g
Carbohydrates42 g
of which sugars2 g
Fat16 g
Fiber2 g
Sodium320 mg

Typical values; recipes vary.

Texture

  • Puffed airy dome
  • Soft chewy shell

Typical ingredients

  • Wheat Flour
  • Milk
  • Yeast
  • Salt
  • Fat / Butter

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Closest sensory profiles in the Atlas.

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