Indian street food
What is chole puri?
Chole puri is a North Indian classic: a bowl of spiced chickpea curry served with soft, puffed, deep-fried bread. It is a favourite weekend breakfast and a satisfying meal at any hour.
From the Tapri Chai kitchen · November 2026 · 2 min read
Chole
Spiced chickpea curry
Puri
Puffed fried bread
Region
North India, Punjab
Served
Hot, with onion, pickle
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The chole
Chole are chickpeas simmered with onion, tomato, ginger, garlic and a spice mix that often includes cumin, coriander, amchur (dried mango powder) and sometimes tea leaves for a deep brown colour. The result is tangy, earthy and warm.
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The puri
Puri is a small round of whole wheat dough that is rolled thin and dropped into hot oil, where it puffs into a golden balloon. It deflates a few seconds later, soft and slightly crisp, perfect for tearing and scooping.
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Chole puri vs chole bhature
The curry is the same. The difference is the bread: bhature are larger, softer and made from fermented refined flour dough, while puri is smaller and made from whole wheat. Chole puri is a lighter meal, and it is common at home on weekends and festival mornings.
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How to eat it
Tear a puri, scoop up some chole, and add a bite of raw onion and a squeeze of lemon. A pickle on the side and a glass of lassi or a cup of chai complete it.
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Chole puri at Tapri Chai
Our Chole Puri is fluffy puffed bread with a spiced chickpea curry, $13.99 on the All Day Breakfast menu. That means you can have it at any time from 11am to 11pm, Tuesday to Sunday, at 200 Kennevale Dr in Barrhaven, Ottawa.
Questions, answered.
What is chole puri?
Spiced chickpea curry served with puffed, deep-fried wheat bread. It is a traditional North Indian breakfast.
What is the difference between chole puri and chole bhature?
The chole is the same. Puri is smaller and made of whole wheat, while bhature are bigger and made from refined flour dough.
Is chole puri vegetarian?
Yes. It is made from chickpeas, wheat flour, spices and vegetables. Tapri Chai’s kitchen is 100% vegetarian.
Can I have chole puri for lunch or dinner?
Yes. At Tapri Chai it is on the All Day Breakfast menu and available whenever the cafe is open.
How much is chole puri at Tapri Chai?
Chole Puri is $13.99 CAD.
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.