Hariyali Chole Masala Recipe

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Adding the green colour to your food is a healthy habit to follow. With the winters ushering in, getting your hands on green leafy vegetables will not be much of a problem. But, to make them interesting for your family's taste-buds is a huge task. So, we have the perfect side dish recipe for you this evening.

Hariyali chole masala is a sumptuous chickpeas curry which is made with mint and coriander leaves. The gravy is prepared with ground coriander and mint leaves along with a blend of distinct Indian spices. It is a simple and a delicious recipe which is a must try if you want a break from the regular dishes.

Take a look at the recipe of Hariyali chole masala and do give it a try.

Serves: 3
Soaking time: 6 hours
Cooking time: 20 minutes

Ingredients

• Chickpeas- 250 gms
• Coriander leaves- 1 sprig (chopped)
• Mint leaves- ½ sprig (chopped)
• Garlic- 8 cloves
• Green chillies- 4
• Onion- 1 (finely chopped)
• Tomatoes- 2 (chopped)
• Ginger-garlic paste- 1tsp
• Turmeric powder- ½ tsp
• Roasted cumin powder- 1tsp
• Coriander powder- 2tsp
• Garam masala powder- ½ tsp
• Cumin seeds- 1tsp
• Salt- as per taste
• Oil- 2tbsp
• Water- 2 cups

Procedure

1. Soak the chickpeas in water for about 6 hours or overnight.
2. After soaking the peas, pressure cook with water and salt on a medium flame. Wait for 4 whistles to blow.
3. Once done, keep the pressure cooker aside and wait for the steam to come out completely.
4. Then drain the excess water and keep the chickpeas aside.
5. Grind the coriander leaves, mint leaves, garlic, tomatoes and green chillies in a mixer. Add a little water to make a thick paste. Keep it aside.
6. Heat oil in a pan and add cumin seeds. Fry for a minute.
7. Then add the chopped onions and fry for 4-5 minutes on medium flame.
8. Add ginger-garlic paste and fry for a minute.
9. After that mix in the ground paste of coriander and mint leaves. Saute for 4-5 minutes.
10. Add turmeric powder, coriander powder, roasted cumin powder, garam masala powder, salt and cook for about 4-5 minutes.
11. Now add the cooked chickpeas and mix well. Make sure that the chickepeas are well coated with the masala.
12. Once done, switch off the flame and serve.

Hariyali chole masala recipe is ready to be served. Enjoy this delicious dish with parathas or bhature.