Super tasty & healthy delicacies prepared from Green Chickpeas!

March 17, 2017
Go GREEN this Summer....

Every time we think of green, we see potherbs, dark, leafy Spinach, fresh mustard, the broccolis, the peas, the cabbages and the likes, but there is a lot more variety that mother nature offers us round the year. In fact every season has a specialty to offer and early spring brings to us a very unique treat called the Green Chickpeas (Garbanzo beans / Hare Chane). Packed with healthy nutrients, you can prepare almost all kinds of sweet or spicy recipes from this highly nutritious, protein-fiber rich versatile veggie to suit any taste that you may prefer.

Keep reading to look out for some simple, healthier yet tasty food delights prepared from Green Chickpeas.

Green Chickpea Barfi

Delicious green chickpea Barfi is prepared from the coarsely ground whole green chickpeas and Mawa (condensed milk) sautéed in pure Desi Ghee (clarified butter). This mixture is added with ground sugar, set in the plate, garnished with sliced cashew, almonds and ground green cardamom delights which make it a heavenly sweet dish to be tried after having a lavish dinner.

Green Chickpeas Pakaudi

The crisp, spicy and delectable green chickpeas fritters (Pakaudis) are made from the coarsely ground Hare Chhole added to the batter of gram flour (Besan) seasoned with spices like salt, red chili powder, turmeric, cumin seeds, asafetida (Heeng), sliced ginger, Garam Masala (assortment of several spices) etc. and deep-fried. These hot and crisp Pakaudis are savored with spicy green coriander chutney and mostly relished as a perfect tea time snack.

Green Chickpea Kabab

The nutritious, rich in protein and healthy chickpea Kabab (cutlets) prepared by shallow-frying the flat balls of coarsely crushed whole Hare Chane (green beans) added with gram flour seasoned with various delectable Indian spices, nicely cut spinach, green coriander leaves, sliced green chilies etc. lend a distinct taste to the taste buds. This delightful dish is an ideal spicy and crisp appetizer relished with spicy green coriander chutney.

Green Chickpea Daal

The scrumptious green chickpea Daal (curry) prepared from semi-crushed fresh chickpeas (Hare Chane) fried with onions, garlic, ginger, tomatoes, cumin seeds, asafoetida (Heeng), mustard seeds, Garam Masala and seasoned with basic spices- salt red chili powder, turmeric powder, coriander powder etc. is an spicy exotic dish best relished with Roti (Indian bread) and plain rice.

Green Chickpea Kadi

This spicy Kadi is an authentic combination of Green Chickpeas paste and fresh curd tempered in oil with asafoetida ginger, sliced green chilies etc. The Kadi is then flavoured with salt, red chili powder, coriander powder, Garam Masala and served hot after garnishing with green coriander leaves. This spicy and delectable delight is savoured hot with Indian Roti and plain rice.

Green Chickpea Curry (Hare Chane ki Sabzee /Leelve Ki Sabzee)

Rich in spicy gravy and phenomenal in taste, the curry is prepared by frying the fresh green chickpeas (Leelve), potato, tomatoes turmeric etc. in oil by sautéing finely cut onions, garlic, ginger, asafoetida, cumin seeds added with spices and Gaaram Masala etc. The prepared curry is not only irresistible but healthy too.

Green Chickpea Paneer Sabzee

Green chickpeas combined with Paneer (Indian cottage cheese) render a uniquely delicious gravy rich curry. This spicy curry is prepared by frying fresh tender chickpeas with tomatoes, green chilies, ginger, onions, garlic, and cooked in authentic Indian spices. The rich and flavoursome gravy is garnished with green coriander leaves and it goes well with all types of Indian bread, rice etc.

Green chickpeas Saag

The chickpea leaves having significantly higher mineral contents than spinach is the main ingredient in preparing a delicious Saag out of it. Fresh finely cut chickpea leaves along with sliced potatoes are stir-fried in oil along with finely cut onions, garlic, ginger, green chilies, Heeng, cumin seeds etc. and seasoned with salt, red chili powder, turmeric etc. The delicacy goes well with Rotis and rice. The dish when prepared with potatoes attains a semi-liquid consistency.

Green Chickpea (Leelve) Khichdi

Highly delicious green chickpea (Leelve/Hare Chane) Khichdi is a unique and a savoury delicacy. Cumin seeds, asafetida (Heeng), bay leaves, cinnamon sticks, black pepper, cloves etc. are fried in pure Desi Ghee (clarified butter)/oil, seasoned with salt, red chili powder, turmeric powder, coriander powder, a pinch of sugar etc. This fried mixture is then added with freshly washed rice, green chickpeas and cooked in the pressure cooker. This lip smacking Khichdi is served hot by garnishing with green coriander leaves and is relished independently or with Papad, pickles, salad and plain spicy and tangy Kadi.

Roasted Green Chickpea

Called as Ora in certain parts of Rajasthan and Hudra in Marathi, the whole bush of green chickpeas along with pods are roasted on the fire. These roasted seeds of chickpeas are highly delicious and make an ideal snack to savour independently or with tea.

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