Harbara Usal
Veg
Vegan
A spicy and tangy curry made with fresh green chickpeas (harbara), seasoned with a blend of spices, and garnished with freshly grated coconut.
Cuisines
Nagpuri
Best for
Lunch
Dinner
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Recipe
Prep: 10 min
Cook: 25 min
Total: 35 min
2-3 servings
Ingredients
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1 cup | Green Chickpea , fresh |
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1 medium | Onion , finely chopped |
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1 medium | Tomato , finely chopped |
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2 tablespoons | Oil |
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1 teaspoon | Mustard Seed |
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1 teaspoon | Cumin , seeds |
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1 pinch | Asafoetida |
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1 teaspoon | Turmeric powder |
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1 teaspoon | Red chili powder |
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1 teaspoon | Garam masala |
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1 teaspoon | Sugar |
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1 tablespoon | Cilantro , chopped |
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— | Salt , to taste |
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1 cup | Water |
Instructions
- 1 Heat oil in a pan over medium heat.
- 2 Add mustard seeds and let them splutter.
- 3 Add cumin seeds and asafoetida, sauté for a few seconds.
- 4 Add chopped onions and sauté until they turn translucent.
- 5 Add chopped tomatoes and cook until they soften.
- 6 Add turmeric powder, red chili powder, garam masala, and salt. Mix well.
- 7 Add fresh green chickpeas and stir to coat them with the spices.
- 8 Add water and sugar, bring to a boil.
- 9 Cover and simmer on low heat for about 15-20 minutes until the chickpeas are cooked.
- 10 Garnish with chopped coriander leaves before serving.
Tips
For a richer flavor, you can add a teaspoon of grated coconut towards the end of cooking.