Hara Cholia Paneer Subzi/Fresh Garbanzo Beans Paneer Subzi
The Hara Cholia Paneer Subzi has a very different flavor than traditional channa subzi. The fresh beans tastes much different from the dried beans that I use often and what makes this fresh garbanzo beans paneer subzi unique.
Prep Time20 minutes mins
Cook Time45 minutes mins
Total Time1 hour hr 5 minutes mins
Course: Poriyal and Subzi,, Side Dish, Subzi Recipe
Cuisine: Indian
Diet: Vegetarian
Servings: 4 People
Calories: 394kcal
- 2 cups Green chana / fresh Garbanzo beans / Hara cholia I used frozen ones
- 200 gms Paneer cubed
- 1 large Onion finely chopped
- 3 Tomatoes chopped
- 2 Green chilies
- 1 teaspoon Cumin seeds
- 1 teaspoon Red chili powder
- 1 teaspoon Dhania jeera powder
- 1 teaspoon Garam masala
- 2 teaspoon Chana masala
- for garnish Cilantro
- to taste Salt
- 2 tablespoon Oil
If using fresh chana, remove the beans from the skin. I used frozen green garbanzo beans. Cook the beans with enough water and salt in pressure cooker for about 4 whistles.
Chop the paneer into bite size cubes and then keep it immersed in warm water to soften it.
In a pan, heat the oil and then add the cumin seeds. Add the chopped onions and sauté until it turns translucent.
Then Add all the dry masala powders and sauté it for about a minute. Make sure to add just enough salt needed for the masala as the chana is already cooked with salt.
Add the tomato and fry until the tomatoes are cooked and the masala becomes aromatic.
Add the cooked chana with the water and let it come to a boil. Simmer for about 10 minutes and then add the paneer cubes.
Simmer for about 5 to 8 more minutes stirring carefully to avoid breaking the paneer pieces.
Garnish with cilantro and serve.
Calories: 394kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 33mg | Sodium: 108mg | Potassium: 537mg | Fiber: 10g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 946IU | Vitamin C: 19mg | Calcium: 313mg | Iron: 3mg