Kala Chana Recipe | Black Chickpeas Curry | How to make Kala Channa Curry?

Kala Chana Recipe | Black Chickpeas Curry | How to make Kala Channa Curry?

Kala Channa Curry | Black Chana Recipe | How to make Kala Channa Curry recipe?

Ingredients

Kala Chana (Black Chickpeas) – 1 cup

Cumin Seeds – 1/2 tsp

Finely Chopped Onions – 3/4 cup

Tomatoes puree – 3/4 cup

Ginger & Garlic paste – 2 tsp

Chopped Green Chillies -- 2-3

Turmeric Powder – 1/2 tsp

Red Chilli powder – 1/2 tsp

Dhania Powder – 1 tsp

Garam Masala – 1/2 tsp

Mango powder – 1/2 tsp

Chopped Coriander leaves -- 2tbsp

Oil – 2 tbsp

Water – 4 cups

Salt to taste

Method

Wash kala chana and soak in enough water overnight (at least 8-10 hours). Next day discard the soaking water and add black chana in a pressure cooker with fresh water. Boil chana with a little salt for about 15-20 minutes. 

Now heat oil in a pan and add cumin seeds and let them browned. Add onions and saute till they get golden brown colour. Add ginger and garlic paste and saute for few seconds. Add tomatoes puree and chopped green chilies and saute for 4-5 minutes. 

Add turmeric powder, red chili powder, dhania powder and garam masala powder  Cook till oil starts leaving the masala. Then add boiled chana along with water. Simmer for 5 minutes. 

Add more salt and water if required. Simmer for 5 -10 minutes till you get your desired consistency. Add mango powder and mix. Garnish with coriander leaves. Serve with chapatis, puris or rice.

Kala Chana

Kale Chana, apart from being economical, this legume packs the benefits of fiber, protein and numerous vitamins and minerals making it a healthy option to include in your diet. 

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Kala Chana Recipe | Black Chickpeas Curry | How to make Kala Channa Curry recipe?