Kala chana is a variety of darker colour chickpeas, this is generally popular in north India. It is a healthy Punjabi recipe, full of nutrients with fewer calories. For vegetarians, it is the best source of protein,there are very few options for vegetarians with full of proteins. This kala[black] chana complete the deficiency of protein in our diet. This recipe is very easy to prepare with commonly used ingredients in the kitchen. Kala chana recipe is served with chapati[roti], steamed rice/jeera rice, kulcha, Tikki whatever you like, we can also make a chana chaat or chana soup. But today I am going to share a recipe of thin curry Kala Chana.
Before preparing the curry it is highly compulsive to soak kala[black] chana in pressure cooker overnight. Next morning, add some baking soda for making a soft chana and put on high flame. And then make a curry masala of chana. This curry is made up of some simple ingredients like onions, garlic, tomatoes, and some masalas. The water of boiled chana is used to make a thin curry.
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Kala Chana Recipe
Equipment
- Pressure Cooker And Pan
Ingredients
- 250 gm Kala Chana/black chickpeas (soaked overnight)
- 1/2 tbsp Baking soda
- 2 tbsp Vegetable oil
- 1/2 tbsp cumin seeds(jeera)
- 3 Onions(finely chopped)
- 2 Tomatoes(finely chopped)
- 1 Chopped green chilli
- 5-6 Garlic cloves (chopped)
- 1 Bay leaf
- 1/2 tbsp Turmeric powder
- 1 tbsp Red chilli powder
- Salt(as per your taste)
Instructions
- Take a 250gm of Kala Chana and soak in enough water overnight
- Next morning add ½ tsp of baking soda,½ tsp of salt, put on high flame and wait for 2 whistles
- Take a pan to add 2 tsp of vegetable oil
- Add ½ tsp cumin seeds in it
- Add 3 chopped onions, green chilli, garlic in the pan and mix it
- Saute the onions until it changes the color into golden brown
- Add 2 chopped tomatoes, mix it well
- Now add a ½ tsp of turmeric powder, 1 tsp of chilli powder, salt as per your taste
- After mixing the masala then add a bay leave in it
- Leave the masala for 2-3 minutes on medium flame
- Add boiled Kala Chana into the pan
- Add garam masala in it and mix well for 4-5 minute
- Add Kala Chana Water into the pan, mix it and leave the pan on medium flame until water is boiling
- Now, your Kala Chana is ready to serve. You can serve this recipe chapatti[roti], boiled rice/jeera rice, Tikki, kulcha whatever to like.
Method of making a Kala Chana Recipe step by step with Photo
Take a 250gm of Kala Chana and soak in enough water overnight.
Next morning add ½ tsp of baking soda,½ tsp of salt, put on high flame and wait for 2 whistles. Take a pan to add 2 tsp of vegetable oil Add ½ tsp cumin seeds(Jeera) in it
Add 3 chopped onions, green chilli, garlic in the pan and mix it well
Saute the onions until it changes the color into golden brown
Add 2 chopped tomatoes, mix it well
Now add a ½ tsp of turmeric powder, 1 tsp of chili powder, salt as per your taste
After mixing the masala then add a bay leave in it
Leave the masala for 2-3 minutes on medium flame
Add boiled Kala Chana into the pan
Add garam masala in it and mix well for 4-5 minute
Add Kala Chana Water into the pan, mix it and leave the pan on medium flame until water is boiling
Now, your Kala Chana is ready to serve. You can serve this recipe chapatti[roti], boiled rice/jeera rice, Tikki, kulcha whatever you like. Do try this Chana recipe and let us know about it.
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