kala chana curry recipe | how to make black chana masala recipe, black chickpeas curry

Kala chana is known as “black chickpeas” in english. Kala chana curry is a delicious, flavorful yet simple north indian recipe. This is curry base recipe so it goes best with chapati, roti and rice. This black chickpeas curry recipe is a tangy and spicy recipe which makes it different from other recipes.;)

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Back to the topic, Black chickpeas are also known as “Desi chana” in many regions in India. Black chickpeas are low in fat and high in fibre. To prepare this recipe, You need a bit pre-preparation. You need to soak chana for 8 hours at least.

The overall process of making this recipe is very easy and requires regular ingredients. To make this recipe,

• I prepared a flavorful onion tadka.
• combine boiled kala chana with the tadka.
• and served with just roti.

being a vegetarian, I have very less option when it comes to protein-based dishes in our diet. but luckily recipe like chole masala, lentil based curries and even black chana masala recipe helps out to supply the missing nutrient in our diet.

I would highly recommend soaking the black chickpeas before preparing this curry. ideally, overnight soaking should be sufficient and followed by pressure cooking chana must help in hastening the cooking process. also,while sautéing onion and tomatoes, you can optionally add besan flour too which should yield a thick curry. i have not added and kept the curry very thin as i personally like it this way. lastly, the same recipe can be extended further by adding choice of lentils or dal’s while pressure cooking it. I added 1 small potato in this recipe which is totally optional.

at last, Here are some Key points about this kala chana curry recipe,

• protein pack recipe
• Nutritious
• Soooo Delicious recipe
• perfect tiffin box recipe
• goes best with rice,roti and paratha
• can be extended with your choice of lentils
• tangy and spicy
• Ingredients are easily available
• very easy to prepare

more curry recipes 🙂

• Jaisalmeri chana masala recipe
• palak paneer recipe
• methi matar malai recipe
• aloo methi roast recipe
• besan pithla recipe
• palak lasooni recipe

how to make black chana masala recipe with step by step photos:

1. soak black chickpeas for 8 hours atleast or overnight.
2. transfer in a pressure cooker and add water.
3. wash and pressure cook for 7-8 whistles.
4. heat oil in pan.
5. add cumins.
6. when splutter, add ginger and garlic.
7. add onion and saute for a while.
8. add tomato puree and mix.
9. add turmeric powder, red chili powder and coriander powder.
10. mix it well.
11. add kasoori methi.
12. add salt to your taste.
13. add cooked black chickpeas.(also add boiled potatoes if you like)
14. add water.
15. simmer the curry for 10 mins.
16. add lemon juice.
17. add some fresh coriander and enjoy.

recipe notes,

• Check out my Soaking and Sprouting guide for Exact measurements.
• Always soak your chana before preparing. 8 hours will be sufficient time for chana to get soaked.
• i added 1 small boiled potato to the recipe which is totally optional.
• you can use dry mango powder/amchur powder instead of lemon juice.
• you can also add a pinch of chana masala OR garam masala to make it more flavorful.

have a great day!