Paneer Aur Hara Chane Ka Salad Recipe

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup paneer (cottage cheese) cubes
• 1 1/2 cups soaked and boiled hara chana (dried green peas)
• 3/4 cup deseeded tomato cubes
• 1/2 cup chopped spring onions
• 2 tbsp lemon juice
• freshly ground black pepper (kalimirch) to taste
• 1/2 tsp black salt (sanchal)
• 1/2 tsp roasted and crushed cumin seeds (jeera)
• salt (namak) to taste
• 2 tbsp finely chopped coriander (dhania)

Steps

1. To make the lemony dressing for paneer aur hara chane ka salad, squeeze some fresh lemon juice in a small bowl.
2. To this add, freshly ground black pepper, black salt, crushed cumin seeds and salt.
3. Mix well. Keep aside.
4. Transfer the boiled hara chana to a deep bowl.
5. Add the paneer cubes, chopped tomatoes and chopped spring onions.
6. Pour the dressing over it and toss well using a spoon.
7. Serve the paneer aur hara chane ka salad garnished with coriander.
8. Soak the hara chana in enough water for 8 hours or overnight. Drain.
9. Pressure cook the soaked and drained chana in enough water for 4 whistles.
10. Allow the steam to escape before opening the lid. Again drain the excess water using a strainer. Keep aside.