Hara Chana Masala Recipe
Hara Chana or popularly known as Choliya or Green Chickpeas is a winter speciality of the Northern India. The fresh green chickpeas are tender, sweet and a delight to munch on. It has ample amounts of dietary fibres making it a super food to include in our diets. This recipe however, makes use of the dried green chickpeas variety. It is cooked with mild aromatic spices, making it a perfect accompaniment with roti's or steamed rice on a rainy evening.
Ingredients
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200 grams Hara Chana
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soaked overnight
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1 Onion
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finely chopped
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1 Tomato
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finely chopped
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1 Cinnamon Stick (Dalchini)
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2 teaspoon Coriander Powder (Dhania)
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1 teaspoon Red Chilli powder
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1 teaspoon Garam masala powder
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2 tablespoon Ghee
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2 teaspoons Coriander (Dhania) Leaves
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finely chopped
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Salt
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to taste
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To grind to a smooth paste
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2 inch Ginger
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5 cloves Garlic
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1 Green Chilli
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1 inch Cinnamon Stick (Dalchini)
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3 Cloves (Laung)
Instructions
Step 1
To begin making the Hara Chana Masala Recipe, soak the dried green chickpeas overnight and in the morning cook it along with salt for 3 whistles in a pressure cooker and keep aside
Step 2
Now, grind the ingredients mentioned in the 'to grind to a smooth paste' table using a hand mixer or blender adding little water and keep aside
Step 3
Heat green in a heavy bottom pan on low heat, add the cinnamon stick and finely chopped onions and sauté till it becomes translucent
Step 4
Add the ground spice paste and saute until the raw smell of the ginger-garlic goes away
Step 5
Add the finely chopped tomatoes and cook until it turns soft and mushy
Step 6
Now add the spice powders - coriander, chilli and garam masala powder and cook until the whole mix comes together and oil separates out
Step 7
Add the boiled green chickpeas, two cups of water and season with salt and simmer for 10 minutes
Step 8
Garnish with coriander leaves and switch off the flame
Step 9
Serve the warm Hara Chana Masala Recipe along with roti's or steamed rice on a rainy evening