Hara Chana Aloo ki Sabji
Discover the authentic Gujarati Hara Chana Aloo Ki Sabji recipe, a delicious winter dish featuring tender green chickpeas and potatoes in a spiced yogurt gravy.
Ingredients
- 1½ cup green chickpeas हरा चना / जींजरा
- 2 medium potatoes आलू
- 1 cup curd दही
- Cinnamon and cloves as required (दालचीनी/लवंग)
- 2 tbsp gram flour बेसन
- 1 tbsp red chili powder लाल मिर्च पाउडर
- 1 tbsp cumin powder जीरा पाउडर
- ¼ tsp turmeric powder हल्दी
- 2 tbsp oil तेल
- Salt to taste (नमक)
- Fresh coriander/tomatoes for garnishing धनिया और टमाटर
Instructions
- Prepare the Ingredients: Boil the green chickpeas and potatoes with Salt. Once boiled, chop the potatoes into square pieces.1½ cup green chickpeas, 2 medium potatoes, Salt
- Saute the Chana and Aloo: In a pan, heat oil. Once oil is hot, add Cinnamon and Coves. Then add the boiled green chana and potatoes, and sauté for a few minutes.1½ cup green chickpeas, 2 medium potatoes, 2 tbsp oil, Cinnamon and cloves
- Create the Gravy: Add curd and gram flour to the pan, stirring well. Then, mix in the red chili powder, turmeric powder, and cumin powder. Cook until the raw smell of the spices disappears. Adjust salt as per taste.1 cup curd, 2 tbsp gram flour, 1 tbsp red chili powder, 1 tbsp cumin powder, ¼ tsp turmeric powder, Salt
- Final Touches: Once everything is well combined and cooked, garnish with fresh coriander and chopped tomatoes.Fresh coriander/tomatoes for garnishing
- Serve: Serve hot with chapatis or parathas for a hearty and warming meal.
Notes
Cooking Tips and Serving Suggestions
- Tip: To prevent curd from curdling, ensure it's at room temperature before adding it to the hot pan. Stir continuously while adding.
- Serving Suggestions: This sabji pairs wonderfully with soft chapatis or parathas. For a complete meal, serve it with a side of yogurt and pickles.