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Kala Chana Curry

Kala Chana Curry

North Indian Cuisine • Recommended for : lunch

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Oct 10, 2025

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About This Recipe

Nutritious black chickpea curry with aromatic spices

Recipe Details

Prep 10m, Cook 30m

Total Time

easy

Difficulty

North Indian Cuisine

Cuisine

lunch

Meal Type

Ingredients

Servings: 5

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Cooking Instructions

10 steps

1

Soak black chickpeas overnight in water.

2

Pressure cook with water, tea bag, and salt for 6-7 whistles until tender. Discard tea bag.

3

Heat oil in a pan, add cumin seeds.

4

Add chopped onions and cook until golden.

5

Add ginger-garlic paste and green chilies, sauté for 2 minutes.

6

Add tomatoes and cook until soft.

7

Add all spice powders and cook for 2 minutes.

8

Add cooked kala chana with some cooking liquid.

9

Simmer for 15 minutes until gravy thickens.

10

Add garam masala and amchur, garnish with coriander and serve.

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Health Benefits

You get high protein & fiber from black chickpeas. Good source of iron, magnesium, and folate. Helps with digestion and sustained energy

Chef's Tips

Better not to eat in dinner. Lunch is the right time. Do not add extra water. Keep the gravy thick.

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