Indian street food
Chole puri vs chole bhature.
Both are spiced chickpea curry with fried bread. The curry is identical; the difference is the bread.
From the Tapri Chai kitchen · November 2026 · 1 min read
Puri
Small, whole wheat
Bhatura
Large, refined flour
Curry
The same
Feel
Lighter vs richer
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The bread
A puri is made from whole wheat dough, rolled thin and fried so it puffs into a small, crisp-edged balloon. A bhatura is made from refined flour dough, often fermented with yogurt, and fried into a larger, softer, chewier bread. It is bigger and more indulgent.
02
The curry
The chole is the same in both: chickpeas simmered with onion, tomato, ginger, garlic and a tangy spice blend. Amritsari versions are darker and tangier, sometimes cooked with tea leaves for colour.
03
How they eat
Puri is lighter and easier to eat as a regular breakfast. Bhature are a weekend or festival meal, rich enough that people often need a nap afterwards. Both are served with sliced raw onion, pickle and lemon.
04
Which to order
Order puri for a lighter plate and a balance of bread and curry. Order bhature if you want a bigger, richer, more indulgent meal. At Tapri Chai, we serve the puri version.
- Chole Puri, $13.99
- Aloo Paratha, $9.99
- Mango Lassi, $5.99
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Find us
Tapri Chai is at 200 Kennevale Dr Unit 104, Barrhaven, Ottawa, open Tuesday to Sunday, 11am to 11pm.
Questions, answered.
Is the chole the same in puri and bhatura?
Yes. The curry is the same. The bread differs.
Which is healthier?
Puri is made from whole wheat and is smaller, but both are fried breads and best treated as a treat.
Does Tapri Chai serve bhature?
Our menu has Chole Puri, not bhature.
Is it vegetarian?
Yes, and all of Tapri Chai’s food is vegetarian.
At Tapri Chai
Taste it for yourself.
Our kitchen in Barrhaven is 100% vegetarian. 200 Kennevale Dr Unit 104, Ottawa. Tuesday to Sunday, 11am to 11pm. Closed Mondays.