Harbharyachya Paalyacha ZuNka - Fresh Chickpea Leaves

 

When I have leafy greens available, one of the recipes I try is our good, old ZuNka.

ZuNka made in my family is a very dry version. Pithale, on the other hand, has thin or pudding like consistency.

 

Harbharyachya Paalyacha ZuNka

हरभऱ्याच्या  पाल्याचा  झुणका 

Chickpea Greens with Chickpa Flour

Ingredients

1 bunch Chickpea Greens, rinsed and roughly chopped

1/2 tsp chili powder

salt to taste

1/2 - 3/4 cup besan/chickpea flour

 

Tempering

2 tbsp oil

1/2 tsp mustard seeds

1/2 tsp asafoetida

1/2 tsp turmeric powder

 

Method

1. Heat oil in an iron kadhai/wok. Add mustard seeds, asafoetida and turmeric powder.

2. As they splutter, add chopped greens. Saute till they are cooked.

3. Stir in salt and chili powder.

4. Now add chickpea flour, spoonful at a time while stirring the mixture constantly. Keep adding till it starts to look dry. Add spoonful of oil if needed.

5. Keep sauteing for some more time till besan appears to be cooked.

 

Note -

1. This is a very dry dish. Serve with little yogurt on the side.

2. If the stems are very fresh, they can be chopped else, just tear off the tender leaves and use them in this recipe.

Chickpea Greens