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Kala Chana Recipe
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Kala Chana Recipe | Black Chickpea Curry | Kala Channa Masala Curry

easy Kala Chana Recipe | Black Chickpea Curry | Kala Channa Masala Curry
Course curry
Cuisine north indian
Keyword Kala Chana Recipe
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Soaking Time 6 hours
Servings 4 Servings
Calories 213kcal
Author HEBBARS KITCHEN

Ingredients

for soaking & cooking:

  • 1 cup kala chana / black chickpea
  • water for soaking and cooking
  • ½ tsp salt

for curry:

  • 3 tbsp oil
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 inch cinnamon
  • 1 pod black cardamom
  • 1 star anise
  • 4 cloves
  • 2 pod cardamom
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 2 onion finely chopped
  • 1 tbsp ginger garlic paste
  • ½ tsp turmeric
  • 1 tbsp chilli powder
  • 1 tsp coriander powder
  • ½ tsp cumin powder
  • ½ tsp garam masala
  • 1 tsp aamchur
  • pinch hing
  • 2 cup tomato puree
  • ¾ tsp salt
  • 3 tbsp coriander chopped
  • 2 chilli
  • 1 tsp ghee
  • 1 tbsp kasuri methi crushed

Instructions

  • firstly, in a large bowl take 1 cup kala chana and rinse well.
  • soak in enough water for atleast 6 hours.
  • drain off the water and transfer the chole to the cooker.
  • add ½ tsp salt and 3 cup water.
  • cover and pressure cook for 5 whistles or until the chole is cooked well. keep aside.
  • in a large kadai heat 3 tbsp oil. add 1 bay leaf, 1 inch cinnamon, 1 black cardamom, 1 star anise, 4 cloves, 2 pods cardamom and 1 tsp cumin.
  • saute on low flame until the spices turn aromatic.
  • now add 2 onion, 1 tbsp ginger garlic paste and saute until the onions turns golden brown.
  • keeping the flame on low, add ½ tsp turmeric, 1 tbsp chilli powder, 1 tsp coriander powder, ½ tsp cumin powder, ½ tsp garam masala, 1 tsp aamchur and pinch hing.
  • saute on low flame until the spices turn aromatic.
  • now add 2 cup tomato puree, ¾ tsp salt and saute well.
  • saute until the oil separates from the sides.
  • also, add ½ cup cooked chole and mash smooth.
  • cook for a minute or until everything is well combined.
  • now add pressure-cooked chole along with water and mix well.
  • mix well adjusting the consistency as required.
  • cover and simmer for 10 mintues or until the flavours are absorbed well.
  • further add 3 tbsp coriander, 2 chilli, 1 tsp ghee and 1 tbsp kasuri methi. mix well.
  • finally, enjoy kala chana curry with roti, puri or rice.

Nutrition

Calories: 213kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 0.04g | Cholesterol: 3mg | Sodium: 807mg | Potassium: 878mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 1577IU | Vitamin C: 59mg | Calcium: 86mg | Iron: 5mg