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hara bhara chaat is a healthy fresh green chana chaat made from green chickpeas, coriander, lemon juice and spices for tempering. This healthy fresh green chana chaat makes a nice healthy Indian snack for the family.

Hara chana also known as choliya, harbhara are available in Indian winter only. Make sure you get the shelled fresh hara chana from the market or you will easily spend an hour to remove the shell for obtaining the fresh chana. Also, you can toss in myriad of colorful vegetables to make it more filling.

Chaat is a vibrant and versatile aspect of Indian cooking. While the traditional chaats like Bhel Puri and Pani Puri have a timeless appeal, it is also possible to just let your imagination run wild and make harbara chaat.

The chana used in the fresh green chana chaat is not available throughout the year but when in season make sure to make this delicious chatpatta chaat recipe which is tangy and spicy.

You should definitely try this hara chana chaat during winters, it is hassle-free to make and does not require much efforts! Also, it is made with minimum and the most basic ingredients yet is super delicious and tasty. The soda-bicarb helps in retaining the bright green colour of hara bhara chaat and to fasten the cooking process.

Tips for harbara chaat. 1 Add cold water and keep aside. The cold water refreshes, stops the internal cooking process and prevents the harbara from changing the colour.

Replace dried hara chana with fresh hara chana to make tongue-tickling recipes like Roadside Hare Chane Ki Chaat, Paneer Aur Hare Chane ka Salad or Malvani Chana Masala.

Learn to make hara bhara chaat | hara chana chaat | green chickpea chaat | healthy fresh green chana chaat | recipe with detailed step by step photos.

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Harbara Chaat, Fresh Green Chana Chaat recipe - How to make Harbara Chaat, Fresh Green Chana Chaat

Preparation Time:    Cooking Time:    Total Time:     2Makes 2 servings
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  1. To make harbara chaat, wash the fresh hara chana, add them to boiling water along with salt and soda bi- carb and cook them in enough water for 5 to 7 minutes.
  2. Remove from the flame, drain the water and add cold water and keep aside.
  3. Heat the oil in a broad non-stick pan and add the mustard seeds.
  4. When the seeds crackle add the asafetida and hara chana and cook on a medium flame for 1 to 2 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
  5. Add the salt, black salt,green chillies, chilli powder, coriander and mix well and cook on a medium flame for more 2 to 3 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
  6. Just before serving add the lemon juice and mix well.
  7. Serve the harbara chaat immediately.

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  1. To make hara bhara chaat |  hara chana chaat | green chickpea chaat| healthy fresh green chana chaat |  first wash the fresh hara chana.
  2. Boil enough water in a deep non-stick pan.
  3. Add salt to taste. This will provide the necessary seasoning to the boiled choliya.
  4. Also, add a pinch of soda bi- carb. This helps in retaining the bright green colour and to fasten the cooking process.
  5. Cook them in enough water for 5 to 7 minutes.
  6. Remove from the flame, drain the water.
  7. Add cold water and keep aside. The cold water refreshes, stops the internal cooking process & prevents the harbhara from changing the colour.
  8. Heat the oil in a broad non-stick pan.
  9. Once the oil is hot, add the mustard seeds.
  10. When the seeds crackle, add the asafoetida.
  11. Now add the hara chana and cook on a medium flame for 1 to 2 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
  12. Add the salt. Just a dash of salt is enough as we have already added it while boiling.
  13. Now add black salt.
  14. Add the chillies. You can increase the amount if you are a spicy food lover.
  15. Add the chilli powder.
  16. Add the coriander. Here are some health benefits of dhania.
  17. Mix well and cook on a medium flame for more 2 to 3 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
  18. Switch off the flame. Just before serving add the lemon juice and mix the  Harbara Chaat well.
  19. Garnish hara bhara chaat |  hara chana chaat | green chickpea chaat| healthy fresh green chana chaat | with coriander and serve immediately.
  20. Mixed sprouts chaat, sprouts and corn chaat, moong sprouts and potato salli chaat, sprouted moong chaat are some other filling evening sncaks. 

Nutrient values (Abbrv) per serving
Energy79 cal
Protein0.4 g
Carbohydrates2.1 g
Fiber0.5 g
Fat7.7 g
Cholesterol0 mg
Sodium3.8 mg

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Harbhara Chaat
5
Healthy Eating
 on 13 Jan 12 12:17 PM


Harbhara Chaat is a great evening healthy snack which can be stored in the fridge and add lemon juice just before serving. I have this Chaat frequently in my office as a healthy mini meal. Harabhara is just mixed with spices to give a nice chaat taste.
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