Born in a vast country like India, life is special, as each each part of the country adds its own

flavour to
our rich foods culture. I wrote about Irani food, South Indian food, Maharashtrian food all these while. This
is the first time I am writing about something from Punjab.

Panjabi food is so popular, hotel dining menus across the country are mostly built on Panjabi preparations.
Breakfast menus are still dominated by local food culture. Examples are Fafda-Jalebi in most part of
Gujrat, Misal-Wada-Pohe across Maharastra or Jalebi-Doodh-Pohe in Rajasthan, Parathas in northen
states like Himachal. And yes Chole Bhatoore in Panjab.

Fortunately in a city like Mumbai you can find out these different specialities. One such speciality brought
to you by “Manjeet Chole Puri wala”. Yes, as name suggests Chole Bhatoore or Chole Puri is the main
breakfast offering.

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This eatery, operating since 1964 in Mumbai, located in Sion Koliwada is a bit shabby and not upmarket if
you expect it to be, the looks may deceive you but the food won’t

Bittu ji, a kind hearted man , just like any other indian , will ensure you get the top quality food and will be
comfortable while you eat it

The most popular flatbread across India is the ‘Aaloo Kulcha’ . ‘Aloo kulcha’ ‘Mix-veg kulcha’ ‘Methi
kulcha’ are the types of kulchas you can buy here, puris and bhatura are also on the menu here. These
flatbreads are made in the classic ‘tandoor’ , a giant metal oven with burning coals at the bottom

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And here comes the main draw:- ‘Chole Bhatoore’….The Bhatoore are light fried flatbread though a little
oily, they are fresh, tasty, soft inside, and outside. You can ask Bittuji to fry the Bhatoore a little more as
per your liking.
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One dish is enough to serve a ‘Bharpet’ breakfast.

After having crunchy Bhatooras and spicy Chole its time for Lassi. Lassi is a sweet and savoury Indian drink
made from a yogurt or buttermilk base with water, it’s heavy creamy, thick and sweet. You don’t need a sweet
dish after that. You can also choose between the lassi or the classic ‘gulabjamun’. I would suggest that
both these dishes are worth a try, and you should eat them both

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