Black Chana Curry (No Onion, Garlic)
This Black Chana Curry (No Onion, Garlic) 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.
Nutrition Facts
Per serving
Energy
115 kcal
Protein
5 g
Carbs
18 g
Fat
3 g
Fiber
5 g
Ingredients
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
1 cup (200g)
Plain Water
2 medium cup (500g)
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 tomato, sauté for 2-3 minutes.
Add the 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 boiled 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
Komal Raj Choudhury
"Making this regularly for dinner, and I loved how light yet filling this Black Chana Curry (No Onion, Garlic) turned out to be. It kept me full for hours without causing any heaviness or acidity. Giving this five stars for ease of prep and fantastic taste!"
Manish Prakash Dutta
"My dietitian recently added this to my plan, and Black Chana Curry (No Onion, Garlic) fits my dietary needs perfectly without feeling like compromise food. The texture was amazingly soft, aromatic, and very satisfying. Giving this five stars for ease of prep and fantastic taste!"
Harsh Chandra Naeem
"Prepped this during a busy workday, and the step-by-step instructions made cooking completely seamless. The clean ingredients made a noticeable difference in overall freshness. Giving this five stars for ease of prep and fantastic taste!"
Shreya Vardhan Marik
"Prepped this over the weekend, and this health-focused Black Chana Curry (No Onion, Garlic) blew me away with its authentic flavor. Even my family couldn't tell this was a clean, diet-friendly dish! Giving this five stars for ease of prep and fantastic taste!"