Hara dhania cholia

Ingredients

• 2 cups fresh green chickpeas (cholia), shelled
• 1 large bunch green coriander, with tender stems
• 3 green chillies
• 1 inch ginger
• 2 tbsp desi ghee
• 1 tsp cumin seeds
• A pinch of hing
• ½ tsp turmeric
• 1 tsp coriander powder
• Salt to taste

Method

1. Grind the coriander, green chillies and ginger into a coarse paste.
2. Heat the ghee and add cumin and hing.
3. Add the green chickpeas, turmeric, coriander powder and salt and stir for 3–4 minutes.
4. Add the coriander paste and ½ cup water, cover and cook on low heat for about 15 minutes until the chickpeas are tender.
5. Cook uncovered for a few minutes until dry. Serve with roti.