Green chickpeas, also known as hara channa, are nutritious and versatile ingredients, perfect for incorporating variety into your monsoon meals. Packed with protein, fibre, and essential nutrients, they offer a healthy twist to the usual boring recipes.
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Whether to enjoy them as roasted snacks or even in curries, green chickpeas bring fresh, vibrant flavours and texture to the monsoon meals. In this monsoon cosy vibe, try these seven easy-to-make and delicious green chickpea recipes, best for delightful meals and munching during the rainy season.
Roasted Green Chickpeas
Roasted green chickpea is a simple yet flavourful snack. To prepare it at home, wash, rinse, and spread the unpeeled green chickpeas on a baking sheet. Sprinkle 1-2 tablespoons water and add salt. Broil until brown, stirring occasionally for even roasting. This can also be roasted in an open pan. These crispy and crunchy roasted chickpeas pair well with tea, making it a perfect snack for a rainy afternoon.
Green Chickpea Curry
Green chickpea curry is a warm and comforting dish that is perfect for monsoons. Begin by soaking green chickpeas overnight. In a pot, cook them with salt, coconut, green chilli, garlic, ginger, and a little soda. In a separate pan, fry with jeera, onion, tomato, and spices, then add chana, water, and garam masala. Garnish with fresh coriander before serving with rice or roti.
Green Chickpea Falafel
Falafel is a beloved dish; here it is given a fresh twist with green chickpeas. To achieve this, start by blending chickpeas, parsley, cilantro, lemon juice, garlic, cumin, turmeric, salt, and red pepper flakes. Add oats, shape into balls, refrigerate, then scoop and bake at 200°C until golden brown. Serve it with yoghurt or tahini dip for a delicious snack on monsoon days.
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Green Chickpea Kachori
Green chickpea kachori is a savoury, crispy snack that is great for a tea-time binge during monsoon. Start by kneading soft dough with flour, salt, and oil. Crush green chickpeas and make masala roast stuffing with spices. Divide dough, fill with stuffing, shape into discs, and deep-fry until golden. Serve hot with yoghurt dip or your favourite chutney.
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Green Chickpea Salad
A healthy and refreshing salad can be easily made with green chickpeas, cottage cheese, diced tomatoes, spring onion, lemon juice, and seasonings. Mix boiled green chickpeas with all ingredients, toss it, and season. Serve it with the main course or eat it as a light meal.
Green Chickpea Chaat
Green chickpea chaat is a quick and tangy snack. Begin by soaking green chickpeas; pressure cook until done, then simmer in salted water. Mix with onions, tomatoes, green chillies, coriander, black salt, roasted cumin, chaat masala, red chilli, and lemon juice. Toss everything together and serve immediately for a spicy, tangy snack that bursts with flavour.
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Green Chickpea Hummus
In this monsoon season, use the green chickpeas to give conventional hummus a seasonal touch. Blanch 3 cups of green chickpeas, then blend with lemon juice, garlic, basil, coriander, sesame oil, salt, cumin, and water. Adjust salt and add water for desired consistency. Consider adding a little lemon zest for a zing. Serve this vibrant green hummus with pita bread and vegetable sticks, or use it as a spread in wraps and sandwiches.