Hare Chane Ki Chaat , Protein Rich
by Tarla Dalal
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A typical chaat that is commonly sold on Mumbai’s streets, the roadside hare chane ki chaat continues to be a popular dish with a timeless appeal.
hare chane ki chaat pleases young and old with its incredible taste and amazing mouth-feel. It is also very simple to make, and you can even try it at home. All you need to do is toss boiled hare chana with typical chaat ingredients like tomatoes, onions and spice powders and lace it with a squeeze of lemon. Voila, your chatpata hare chane ki chaat evening snack is ready.
hare chane ki chaat is known for its crunchy texture, combined with tangy, spicy, and savory flavors. The freshness of the ingredients, along with the zesty lemon and the kick from the chaat masala, makes this snack not only appetizing but also nutritious.
Fortunately hare chane ki chaat is very healthy too, so you do not have to think twice before tossing up a bowlful. Just make sure you relish it immediately after mixing, otherwise it will lose its fresh textures.
hare chane ki chaat is rich in vitamin B1, phosphorus, protein and magnesium.
Pro tips for hare chane ki chaat. 1. Hara chana is a good source of protein as well as carbohydrates. Green chickpeas are also rich in B-vitamins, which help your body use carbohydrates, protein and fat from food. 2. Note that 1 cup hara chana when soaked and boiled will give you 2 1/2 cups.
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Hare Chane Ki Chaat , Protein Rich recipe - How to make Hare Chane Ki Chaat , Protein Rich
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Makes 4 servings
For Hare Chane ki Chaat
2 1/2 cups boiled hara chana (dried green peas)
1/2 cup finely chopped onions
1/4 cup finely chopped tomatoes
1 tsp finely chopped green chillies
2 tbsp finely chopped coriander (dhania)
1/4 tsp chilli powder
1 tsp chaat masala
2 tsp lemon juice
salt to taste
For hare chane ki chaat
- For hare chane ki chaat
- To make {span class="bold1"}hare chane ki chaat recipe{/span}, soak the hara chana in enough water for 8 hours or overnight. Drain.
- Pressure cook the soaked and drained hara chana in enough water for 4 whistles.
- Allow the steam to escape before opening the lid. Drain.
- Transfer the boiled hara chana to a deep bowl.
- Add the chopped onions, chopped tomatoes, chopped green chillies, chopped coriander, chilli powder, chaat masala, lemon juice and salt. Mix well.
- Serve the {span class="bold1"}hare chane ki chaat{/span} immediately.
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what is Hare Chane Ki Chaat made of ?
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What is Hare Chane Ki Chaat made of ? See below image of list of ingredients for Hare Chane Ki Chaat.
how to soak and cook hare chana
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For the hare chana ki chaat first buy good quality chana. Choose uniformly-sized and nice green coloured chana, devoid of white or dark spots and holes.
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Wash them and add enough water for soaking.
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Cover with a lid and keep aside. You need to soak these chana for at least 8 hours or overnight.
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Next day, drain the hara chana using a strainer.
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Transfer the hara chana into a pressure cooker.
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Add more water for cooking green chickpeas for hare chane ki chaat.
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Close the lid of the pressure cooker and allow them to cook for 4 whistles.
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Allow the pressure cooker to cool down and then open the lid. This is how the hara chana looks after cooking. They should be perfectly cooked to be able to feel the bite, and not overcooked or mushy.
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Again drain the excess water using a strainer. Keep the cooked green chickpeas aside.
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Soaked and boiled hara chana (green chick peas) are ready for hare chana ki chaat. Note that 1 cup hara chana when soaked and boiled will give you 2 1/2 cups.
making Hare Chane Ki Chaat
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In a deep bowl put soaked and boiled hara chana (green chick peas). Hara chana is a good source of protein as well as carbohydrates. Green chickpeas are also rich in B-vitamins, which help your body use carbohydrates, protein and fat from food.
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Add 1/2 cup finely chopped onions. Onions add a pungent and savory flavor that complements the earthy taste of the dried green peas. Onions provide a pleasant crunch and texture, adding depth to the chaat.
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Add 1/4 cup finely chopped tomatoes. Tomatoes provide a juicy texture that adds moisture to the chaat. Tomatoes are extremely rich source of Lycopene. Tomatoes are a powerful antioxidant, super rich in Vitamin C, good for heart.
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Add 1 tsp finely chopped green chillies. Green chilies add a spicy and tangy flavor.
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Add 2 tbsp finely chopped coriander (dhania). Coriander adds a fresh, herbaceous flavor.
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Add. 1/4 tsp chilli powder.
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Add 1 tsp chaat masala.
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Add 2 tsp lemon juice.
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Add salt to taste.
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Mix well.
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Serve immediately.
pro tips for Hare Chane Ki Chaat
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In a deep bowl put soaked and boiled hara chana (green chick peas). Hara chana is a good source of protein as well as carbohydrates. Green chickpeas are also rich in B-vitamins, which help your body use carbohydrates, protein and fat from food.
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Soaked and boiled hara chana (green chick peas) are ready for hare chana ki chaat. Note that 1 cup hara chana when soaked and boiled will give you 2 1/2 cups.
benefits of Hare Chane Ki Chaat
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Hare Chane Ki Chaat is rich in below macronutrients, vitamins and minerals given in descending order (highest to lowest).
- Phosphorus : Phosphorus rich Indian foods works closely with calcium to build bones. Phosphorus rich Indian foods like dairy products ( milk, paneer, curds), nuts ( almonds, peanuts, walnuts) , seeds, jowar, bajra, moong, matki, oats, ragi, whole wheat flour etc. 35% of RDA.
- Magnesium : Magnesium is required for formation of bones and teeth. It helps in the metabolism of calcium and potassium. magnesium rich Indian foods like leafy vegetables ( spinach, broccoli, kale), pulses ( rajma, chawli, moong ), nuts (walnuts, almonds) , cereals ( jowar, bajra, whole wheat flour, dalia). 32% of RDA.
- Vitamin B1 (Thiamine) : Vitamin B1 protects nerves, helps in carbohydrate metabolism, prevents heart diseases and helps produce red blood cells. Indian Foods rich in B1 are Flax seeds (alsi), Sunflower seeds, sesame seeds, Garden cress seeds (halim), capsicum, whole wheat flour , chana dal, moong, walnuts, masoor dal, brown rice , jowar, bajra. 20% of RDA.
- Protein : Protein is required for managing the wear and tear of all cells of the body. Have protein rich Indian foods like curds, paneer, Greek yoghurt, tofu, almonds, sprouts, chana, rajma, chick peas, quinoa, buckwheat ). 20% of RDA.
| Energy | 239 cal |
| Protein | 11.1 g |
| Carbohydrates | 40.9 g |
| Fiber | 18.1 g |
| Fat | 3.4 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Vitamin A | 257.1 mcg |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.2 mg |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.1 mg |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.9 mg |
| Vitamin C | 10.9 mg |
| Folic Acid | 121.6 mcg |
| Calcium | 31.3 mg |
| Iron | 3.1 mg |
| Magnesium | 112 mg |
| Phosphorus | 207.2 mg |
| Sodium | 17.9 mg |
| Potassium | 599.4 mg |
| Zinc | 1.9 mg |