Authentic Haryanvi Hara Chana Cholia Sabzi
A vibrant and comforting Haryanvi delicacy made with tender fresh green chickpeas simmered in a spiced onion-tomato gravy. Packed with rustic flavors, this dish celebrates the essence of rural North Indian home cooking.
40min
Total Time
4
Servings
Haryanvi
Cuisine
Recipe
1
Heat mustard oil in a heavy-bottomed pan until it smokes slightly, then let it cool down a bit.
2
Add cumin seeds and let them crackle in the warm oil.
3
Add finely chopped onions and sauté until golden brown.
4
Stir in the ginger-garlic paste and cook for a minute until the raw aroma disappears.
5
Add turmeric powder, red chilli powder, and coriander powder, splashing a tablespoon of water to prevent burning.
6
Pour in the tomato puree and cook until the oil begins to separate from the masala.
7
Add the fresh green chickpeas and diced potatoes to the pan, mixing well to coat them in the spices.
8
Pour in two cups of water, season with salt, and bring the mixture to a boil.
9
Cover the pan with a lid and simmer on medium-low heat for 15 minutes until the potatoes and chickpeas are tender.
10
Sprinkle garam masala and garnish with freshly chopped coriander leaves before serving hot with chapati.
Ingredients
2 cups fresh green chickpeas (cholia)
2 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
1 large onion, finely chopped
2 tomatoes, pureed
1 tablespoon ginger-garlic paste
1 teaspoon cumin seeds
1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
1 teaspoon red chilli powder
1.5 teaspoons coriander powder
1/2 teaspoon garam masala
2 tablespoons mustard oil
Salt to taste
Fresh coriander leaves for garnish
*This AI-generated recipe may contain inaccuracies.