Chana Jor Garam

Chana Jor Garam is a common street snack in most Indian states. It is usually made from chickpea that is roasted and spiced. The chana has to be soaked, dried, fried and then later flattened into these mini nutritious discs. The main ingredients are freshly chopped tomatoes, onion, few spices and a green chutney. Its having a zesty and tart flavor. It is eaten with  onion, lemon, tomato and green chilies.[1] It is enjoyed both as a snack or as a crunchy addition to side dishes.[2][3]

Names

Chana Jor Garam is a common name in different states of india. Still in some states it is spelled as Chana Zor Garam. It is also called murmura in Uttar Pradesh.

Bollywood has also popularized the snack mentioning the snack in songs from films like  Bandhan (1939),Naya Andaz (1956) and Kranti (1981).[4]

See also

Reference

  1. ↑ DAL, FOODS OF INDIA: (2013). FOODS OF INDIA: DAL. India: Leadstart Publishing Pvt Ltd. ISBN 9789381576144.
  2. ↑ Tikki, Chana Jor Garam. "Chana Jor Garam Tikki". THE INDIAN EXPRESS.
  3. ↑ Chana Jor Garam, Recipe. "Recipe: Chana Jor Garam". ZEE NEWS.
  4. ↑ Chana jor Garam, The Vanishing World. "The Vanishing World of Chana jor Garam". Different Truth.
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