Comments on: Hara Chana or Green Garbanzos

By: Nicole Peyrafitte

Nicole Peyrafitte — Mon, 11 Jan 2010 18:02:39 +0000

Thanks! Trendy los garbanzos!

By: Patrinka

Patrinka — Mon, 11 Jan 2010 17:49:05 +0000

Check these people out…they grow fresh garbanzos year round!
http://www.califresh.net/

By: Nicole Peyrafitte

Nicole Peyrafitte — Sun, 20 Dec 2009 03:26:28 +0000

Well, you might not know Jackson Heights but I think you know India! Thanks for your kind comments Victoria!

By: Nicole Peyrafitte

Nicole Peyrafitte — Sun, 20 Dec 2009 03:24:28 +0000

Thanks to let me know Dina. I thought about it while we were shelling them and came to the conclusion that when the pods are very tendre it might be possible to do that. So that would be either when they are just picked up or/and early in the season. At any rate I am glad to know it is done and maybe you can get your friend to give you her recipe?

By: dina

dina — Sat, 19 Dec 2009 22:58:38 +0000

hi nicole, i’ve had them cooked with their shells on at the home of an friend (she is indian) who has a restaurant in vegas. never had the nerve to cook them in their shells before but i can attest that they are delicious that way.
dina

By: Victoria

Victoria — Sat, 19 Dec 2009 20:36:52 +0000

You write brilliantly, sensually, alluringly, interestingly, as usual. It was nice for me as a New Yorker, who doesn’t know Jackson Heights at all, to read where to go, the details of the store you liked. and I love your wholesome Indian recipe.

By: Cindy Wilkinson McMullen

Cindy Wilkinson McMullen — Sat, 19 Dec 2009 18:13:24 +0000

Where we lived in central Mexico last year, green garbanzos/chickpeas in the shells were sold as a snack in plasitc bags sprinkled with chile and a squeeze of lime. You would see people walking all over town eating them and their fingers would be green from the experience. Delicious