Dhania Chole Masala recipe | Spicy Chole Masala with fresh Coriander and Mint leaves

Checkout the detailed Video Recipe for Dhania Chole Masala HERE

Dhania Chole Masala a flavorful change from our regular Chole/Chana Masala. Also, known as Hara Dhania Chole Masala is made in Northern States of Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh.

Fresh Coriander and Mint gives an aromatic touch to the dish. It is Gluten-free, Vegan and can be made in very little oil.

I came across this recipe in one of Nita Mehta's book on Rajasthani Cuisine and adapted the recipe as is it . The only change I made on her original recipe is addition of fresh Mint leaves. There is no onion tomato masala and garlic used in recipe. I add onions in curry but you can skip it for No onion-No Garlic Version.

Spicy Coriander(Cilantro) Chole Masala very simple and comforting dish we can make on special occasions and serve along with Poori , Kulcha, Naan bread or even fresh hot chapatis.

Chickpeas

We all love Chickpeas and in Indian homes it is a very common pantry ingredient. Chickpeas are a great source of protein and fiber for vegetarians and vegans. Dried chickpeas can be stored for long time and do not go stale as these are dried beans or dormant seeds. Any special or festive occasion, guests coming over or quick and delicious weekend brunch, you will find Chole or Kabuli Chana in the menu.

There are two main variety of chickpea commonly available in India. Creamy White one the Garbanzo beans also known as Kabuli Chane or Chole. The other one is Black or Brown colored, slightly small in size known as Black Chickpeas or Kala Chana. Both are rich source of protein, fibers and minerals.

We all are aware of the numerous health benefits of Chickpeas like these benefit digestion, aid in weight loss, keep blood sugar in control and keeps the tummy full for long thus reducing the hunger pangs.

Not only in India Cuisine, these are also widely used in Mediterranean, Middle Eastern and Egyptian Cuisine since ancient times.

Chana Time

#252ChanaTime is the theme for this week's Foodie Monday Blog hop group. The theme was suggested by Mayuri Patel ji . She suggested that we make dishes with either of the chickpea. Meanwhile do checkout her space Mayuri's Jikoni. A versatile blog with treasure of recipes traditional Gujarati dishes to fusion of various Indian and International Cuisines. Her recent Semolina bread is a must check on if you are thinking of baking bread with semolina at home..

Kabuli Chane or Chickpeas(Garbanzo beans) are very versatile ingredient and are used in preparation of a variety of dishes.Curries, Snacks and Starters, used in soups and salads, snacks, rice preparations and many more. These are also budget friendly and easily available in stores.

Checkout 3 different curries with Garbanzo beans from the blog..

Chole Masala/Chana Masala( our very own favourite and one of the most popular curries from Northern India)

Dilliwale Chole Bhature (a must try recipe take will take you to Delhi's street food culture),

Pindi Chole(no onion garlic) rustic Chole Curry where chickpeas are cooked in spices without any onion garlic and tomato masala.

Other chickpea recipes from the blog-- (Falafel, cutlets or kebabs)

Pulao(Chickpea and Spinach Rice Pilaf) or Biryani (Mayuriji's Chickpea Biryani)

Dry snacks(Baked Chickpeas), Soups and Salads(Chickpea and Couscous Soup), and Hummus (Classic Hummus, Sweet and Spicy Carrot Hummus)

In Northern India we make Mango pickle with Chane in it .. Aam aur Kabuli Chane ka Achaar

Coming back back to Dhania Chole Masala let's see what we need and how I make it.. .

Ingredients for Dhania Chole Masala

Main ingredient is boiled Chole/Kabuli Chana or Garbanzo beans. Soak for about 5-6 hrs. and boil chickpeas before preparing to make the curry. You can also use canned Garbanzo Beans(Chickpeas).

Use Fresh Coriander/Cilantro Leaves, Mint leaves. Incase fresh coriander leaves are not available, you can use Green Chutney in recipe. But fresh leaves lend a very flavorful taste to the curry.

Ginger, Green Chillies and Tamarind paste are also added in the curry. I like adding Tamarind as it lends a hint of sweet taste to the curry that is very pleasant to palate. You can avoid it but then add lemon juice instead of tamarind paste.

Freshly Ground Masala with different whole spices is another flavour enhancer here. You can also use store bought Chana Masala, but I recommend using fresh;y ground spice mix. Please check the recipe card for Masala mix ingredients.

How to make Dhania Chole Masala

It is a very quick recipe if we have pre-boiled chickpeas. The whole recipe comes together in under 30 mins.

To boil chickpeas, soak about 1 cup or 3/4 cup of dried chickpeas.Soaked chickpeas when boiled will be about 11/2 or 2 cups boiled chickpeas, as these soak water and increase in size and weight.

Recipe Card and Detailed Video for Dhania Chole Masala

How to Serve Dhania Chole Masala

Dhania Chole Masala pairs up very well with breads like poori, chapati, ajwain paratha or even naan and kulcha. You can serve it as a side dish with jeera rice or any pulao or turmeric rice.

You can make the curry in dry form and use it in sandwiches and wraps and enjoy with yogurt dip. Make Chole Chaat with it by topping it with chopped onions, tomatoes, sev and papdi and more chutneys. It is a wonderful snack to serve at get together and potlucks.

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