Hello friends! Do you also enjoy the taste of halwa puri? Today, we’re going to share a recipe that will transform your home into a sweet shop. Yes, we’re talking about the delicious chickpeas served with the famous halwa puri.
Let’s start with preparing the chickpeas. This recipe will show you how to easily make the best chickpeas at home.
Ingredients:
- 500g small chickpeas
- 4 medium-sized onions
- 250g yogurt
- Ginger and garlic paste
- Green chilies
- Oil or ghee
- Spices (salt, red chili, turmeric, coriander powder, cumin)
- 4 cardamom pods and 2-3 pieces of cinnamon
- Chicken stock cube (optional)
Preparation Method:
- First, soak the chickpeas overnight or for at least 8-10 hours. This will soften them and reduce cooking time.
- Boil the soaked chickpeas in water. Add a little salt and baking soda to the water. This will help the chickpeas cook faster and their skins will come off easily.
- Now heat some oil or ghee in a pan. Add finely chopped onions and fry until golden.
- Remove the onions and blend them with yogurt to make a smooth paste.
- Separately prepare ginger and garlic paste. Also, blend green chilies with a little water.
- Heat some more oil or ghee in the pan. Add the ginger-garlic paste and fry for a while.
- Then add the green chili paste and cook well.
- Now it’s time for the spices. Add cardamom, cinnamon, salt, red chili, turmeric, coriander powder, and cumin to the pan. Fry these spices for 2-3 minutes.
- Now add the onion and yogurt paste. If you want, you can add a chicken stock cube at this stage. It will add a special flavor to the chickpeas.
- Cook this masala well until the oil separates.
- Now add the boiled chickpeas to this masala. Adjust the water quantity according to your preference. Use less water if you prefer a thicker gravy.
- Cook the chickpeas with the masala for 8-10 minutes on medium heat.
- Finally, add a spoonful of garam masala and let it simmer on low heat for another 10-15 minutes.
Your delicious chickpeas are ready!
These chickpeas can be eaten not just with halwa puri, but also with naan, rice, or even on their own. They’ll taste as if you bought them from a famous dhaba.
Some Additional Tips:
- Soaking chickpeas not only reduces cooking time but is also better for your stomach. Soaked chickpeas cause less gas.
- If you like, you can add potatoes to the chickpeas. It will be a new experience in taste.
- Adding garam masala gives the chickpeas a special aroma that makes this dish even more delicious.
- You can serve the chickpeas with fresh coriander and chopped onions on top. This will not only look beautiful but also enhance the flavor.
- If you want to save time, you can cook the chickpeas in a pressure cooker. They’ll be ready quickly and taste good too.
Remember, the secret to good chickpeas is not in their spices, but in how you cook them. The more love and attention you put into cooking, the better the taste will be.
There’s something special about eating these chickpeas with halwa puri. When you break a hot puri and dip it in the chickpea curry, you’ll remember that moment. Add a little sweet chutney and onion pieces, and it’s perfect!
This dish is not just a meal, but a feeling. It reminds you of old days when you used to go to a small shop with friends to eat halwa puri. Now you can create that same taste in your home.
So friends, try making these delicious chickpeas at home. You can be sure that your family won’t be able to stop praising them. And yes, if you liked this recipe, do share it with your friends. Both cooking and sharing food are great joys of life.
Remember, food is not just a means to fill your stomach, but also a great way to connect hearts. So make these delicious chickpeas for your loved ones today and share happiness with them.
How did you like this recipe? If you try it, please let us know how it turned out. We’ll be waiting for your experiences and impressions. Until then, stay healthy and keep eating delicious food!