Black Chana Curry
This Black Chana Curry with Less Oil is a healthy and delicious dish that is perfect for lunch or dinner. It is a vegan and gluten-free recipe, making it suitable for many dietary preferences. Black Chana (black chickpeas) are a good source of protein, fiber, and other essential nutrients.
Allergen Information: Contains None
Nutrition Facts
Per serving
Energy
151 kcal
Protein
6 g
Carbs
24 g
Fat
4 g
Fiber
7 g
Ingredients
Chopped Onion
0.5 small cup (40g)
Garlic paste
0.5 tsp (2.5g)
Grated Ginger
1 tsp (3g)
Turmeric powder
0.5 tsp (2.5g)
Cumin Powder
0.25 tsp (0.5g)
Coriander Powder
0.5 tsp (1g)
Common salt
0.5 tsp (2.5g)
Black Pepper
0.25 tsp (0.5g)
Olive Oil
1 tsp (5g)
Chopped Tomato
0.25 cup (50g)
Plain Water
1 small glass (200g)
Black Chickpeas (desi chana)
0.5 cup (100g)
Instructions
Preparation
Rinse and soak kala chana overnight or 10-12 hours
Pressure cook the soaked black chana with enough water and cook it for 4-5 whistles or until they are cooked through. Drain and set aside.
Cooking Steps
Heat the olive oil in a pan over medium heat.
Add the chopped onion and tomato, sauté for 2-3 minutes until they turn translucent.
Add the chopped garlic and grated ginger, and sauté for another 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
Add the turmeric powder, cumin powder, coriander powder, salt, and pepper. Stir well to combine.
Add the black chana to the pan and mix well and coated in the spice mixture.
Add water to the pan and stir well.
Cover the pan with a lid and let the curry simmer for 10 minutes over low heat.
Serve hot.
Community Reviews & Results
Gaurav Kumar Banerjee
"Tried making this last night, and Black Chana Curry has quickly become a household favorite. The ingredient ratio is spot on, giving it a rich and authentic taste. Giving this five stars for ease of prep and fantastic taste!"
Sachin Dev Tiwari
"Decided to cook this yesterday evening, and Black Chana Curry turned out absolute perfection! The clean ingredients made a noticeable difference in overall freshness. Will be making this again very soon."
Anita Rustagi
"Tried making this last night, and I am genuinely impressed by how tasty this Black Chana Curry was. It has just the right amount of seasoning to keep things light yet tasty. Highly recommended for anyone focused on clean eating!"
Shreya Saran Reddy
"Including this in my weekly meal plan, and this Black Chana Curry recipe exceeded all my expectations. The ingredient ratio is spot on, giving it a rich and authentic taste. Will be making this again very soon."