Hara Chana Masala

Hara Chana Masala is a wholesome and flavorful North Indian dish made with fresh green chickpeas cooked in aromatic spices. It’s a nutritious and protein-rich recipe that’s perfect as a side dish or a light meal.

Ingredients:

• 4 kg hara chana (fresh green chickpeas)
• 50 ml oil
• 4 g ginger and green chilli (chopped)
• 1 g asafoetida
• 10 g cloves
• 10 g bay leaf
• 10 g salt
• 3 g sugar
• Lemon juice (to taste)
• 5 g garam masala powder
• 5 g chopped coriander

Instructions:

1. Sauté the Spices:

   • Heat oil in a pan and add cumin seeds, cloves, bay leaf, chopped ginger, and green chilli.
   • Sauté for about 2 minutes until fragrant.

2. Cook the Chana:

   • Add the hara chana and cook on medium heat until done. Stir occasionally.

3. Season and Finish:

   • Add salt, sugar, lemon juice, garam masala powder, and chopped coriander.
   • Mix well and cook for another 2 minutes.

4. Serve:

   • Garnish with fresh coriander and serve hot.