
Chane ki Chilke ki Sabzi
Chickpea-skin stir fry with besan crumble, the zero-waste Ghar ka sabzi. The kind of homely bhaji that disappears fastest off the thali. Serve hot with rotis, dal and a wedge of lemon.
Ingredients
- Ginger Garlic Paste1 tbsp
- Garam Masala1/2 tsp
- Saltto taste
- Onion1, finely chopped
- Tomato2, chopped
- Green Chili2
- Cumin Seeds1 tsp
- Coriander Powder1 tsp
- Turmeric Powder1/2 tsp
- Vegetable Oil2 tbsp
- Lemon1
- Green Beans2 cups, trimmed
- Gram Flour1 cup
- Red Chili Powder1 tsp
Optional extras
- Fresh Cilantro2 tbsp, chopped
Instructions
- 1
Dice the green beans uniformly, toss with a pinch of salt and let it sit while the masala comes together.
- 2
Soften the onions in oil over a medium flame with a little salt until translucent and sweet.
- 3
Tip in the ginger garlic paste and green chilies, then the spices — fry until the oil separates at the edges.
- 4
Fold in the green beans with the gram flour, sprinkle in a tablespoon of water, cover and steam until just done.
- 5
Finish with garam masala, cilantro and a knob of butter for gloss.
Chef's tip
Taste as you go — chili heat, salt and sourness should all lift each other, not fight.
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