Chana Jor Garam

Name: Chana Jor Garam
Total time: 23400 s
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 1 cup Black Gram; 2 pinches Soda Bicarb; 1 cup Peanut Oil to deep fry; 1/2 teaspoon Salt or to taste; 1/4 teaspoon Garam Masala; 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice; 1 teaspoon Chaat Masala; 1 Green Chilli finely chopped

Sanchita Mittal @sm_thechef

Delhi

#FestiveSavories

Chana jor garam is a spicy and a tangy snack loved by everyone in the family. It is simple to make and has childhood memories attached to it.
Earlier it was thought to be a street food sold by street vendors but now a days it is served in parties and festive occasions along with Mocktails and drinks.

#FestiveSavories

Sanchita Mittal @sm_thechef

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Ingredients

6 hours 30 minutes

4 servings

1 cupBlack Gram
2 pinchesSoda Bicarb
1 cupPeanut Oil to deep fry
1/2 teaspoonSalt or to taste
1/4 teaspoonGaram Masala
1/2 teaspoonlemon juice
1 teaspoonChaat Masala
1Green Chilli finely chopped

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Steps

6 hours 30 minutes

1

Wash and soak black grams overnight in plenty of water and soda.
2

Drain and spread on thick towel to remove excess water.
3

With a mortar and pestle or small grinding stone, flatten each chana, just ensure it doesn't break.
4

Now heat oil in frying pan, add a handful of the flattened chana and fry until golden in colour and almost crisp.
5

Drain them out and put on an absorbent paper to soak excess oil.
6

Repeat the steps for all the flattened gram.
7

Transfer the fried grams to a large plate and sprinkle salt, garam masala, chaat masala and toss gently to coat evenly.
8

Add a dash of lemon juice as per the taste. Toss and serve immediately along with green chillies.
9

My tip- Can also be served along with chopped onions, tomatoes and coriander leaves in the form of a bhel