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Hare Chane ka Nimona

Nimona is a traditional curry from Uttar Pradesh . Generally Nimona is made from fresh green peas but This one is with fresh green garbanzo beans or Choliya .
Course Dinner, Lunch
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 cup fresh green channa
  • 1 potato
  • 2 tomatoes
  • 3 tbsp mustard oil
  • 3 tbsp Coriander chopped
  • 2 green chillies
  • piece Smallginger
  • 1/2 tsp cumin seeds
  • 1 tsp asafoetida
  • 1/4 tsp turmeric powder
  • 1/4 tsp garam masala
  • Salt to taste

Instructions

  • Coarsely grind the fresh garbanzo beans and keep aside .
  • Heat the mustard oil till it smokes . Switch off the gas and let the oil cool .
  • Switch on the flame , heat the oil again , add the potato cubes .
  • Add a pinch of salt .
  • Fry the cubes till tender and cooked .
  • Remove with a slotted spoon and keep aside .
  • Using the same pan and leftover oil add cumin seeds and asafoetida .
  • Immediately add turmeric powder and coriander powder .
  • Now add the tomato purée and chilly ginger paste .
  • Cook till oil separates.
  • Now add the coarsely ground green channa .
  • Add salt and mix well .
  • Let cook till the raw smell of channa is gone .
  • Add water according to the consistency you want .
  • Just before serving add the fried potatoes , garam masala and coriander leaves .

Notes

Hare Chane ka Nimona
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