Couple of weeks back, I had
bought some fresh green chana [choliya /
fresh green chickpeas] and I had made different dishes with it. Hara chana,
literally means green gram. A winter feast. We would wait all year to snack
these crunchy, fresh chana. Nature makes them available in tiny little pod,
which are a pain to open…!!! But once you have cracked the puzzle, it’s a world
of green goodness inside. My favourite to make this aamti which is very quick
and simple. My mom used to make it when hara chana is in the season and it
tasted yummm. You can also make veg hare chane ke kebab or Choliya kofta curry
with it as per your convenience. All the above mentioned dishes tastes
different and can be made using different techniques. The curry would go well
with chapatti, jowar bhakri or simply with steamed rice.
INGREDIENTS:
! Cup Fresh Green Chana
10-12 Gralic Cloves
½ “ Ginger Piece
1-2 Green Chilli
¼
teaspoon Turmeric Powder
1 Teaspoon Red Chilli Powder
[accordingly adjust]
Salt as needed
½ teaspoon Mustard Seeds
½ teaspoon Cumin Seeds
2 tablespoon Oil
1 teaspoon Chopped Coriander
1 teaspoon Goda Masala Coriander
Powder
METHOD:
STEP 1 – Heat ½ teaspoon oil in
kadai. Add green chillies, green chana, cumin seeds and garlic and fry it on
medium flame for 3-5 minutes.
STEP 2 – Now let it cool for some
time,
STEP 3 – Heat the remaining oil
in a pan, add mustard seeds and let them crackle.
STEP 4 – Add the ground chana
mixture in it, saute and cook it for 3-4
minutes stirring occasionally.
STEP 5 – Now add turmeric powder,
red chilli powder, goda masala, coriander powder and salt and mix well.
STEP 6 – Add more water as needed to
achieve the desired consistency. Check the seasoning and adjust if needed.
STEP 7 – Let the aamti cook for
4-5 minutes on low flame. Stir it occasionally.
STEP 8 – When it starts boiling,
add chopped coriander and switch off the flame.
Serve it hot with chapatti, jowar
bhakri or rice and enjoy.
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