Hariyala Chana

Preparation:15 mins
Cook: 30 mins
Total Time: 45 mins
Servings: Makes 6 to 7 servings

Ingredients

2 1/2 cups boiled kabuli chana (white chick peas)
2 1/2 cups chopped spinach (palak)
1 cup chopped fenugreek (methi) leaves
2 tomatoes , chopped
3 green chillies
ginger (adrak)
1 tsp chole masala , readily available
1 tsp dried mango powder (amchur)
1/2 tsp turmeric powder (haldi)
1/2 tsp garam masala
salt to taste
2 tbsp oil
1/2 tsp cumin seeds (jeera)
1/4 tsp asafoetida (hing)

Method

Combine the fenugreek, spinach, tomato, ginger and green chillies in a pressure cooker, add little water and pressure cook for 1 whistle.Open and crush into a smooth paste with a hand blender or in the mixer. Keep aside.Heat oil in a a pan and add cumin seeds and asafoetida.Add the ground spinach puree, mix well and cover and cook for 2 minutes.Add all the spices and boiled chick peas and 1 cup water, mix well and cover and cook for 5 -7 minutes.Add the lemon juice according to taste and mix well.Serve hot.