Kala Chana Masala Curry Recipe

Step 1: To begin making the Kala Chana Masala recipe, firstly boil the soaked black chickpeas in a pressure cooker until the cooker release at least 3 whistles

Step 2: When they are soft, drain the water and keep them aside

Step 3: Heat oil in a heavy bottomed pan

Step 4: Add cumin seeds, mustard seeds and hing

Step 5: Let the mustard seeds crackle

Step 6: Once it is done, add the tomatoes and green chillies and let it cook for about 5 minutes

Step 7: Meanwhile mix the whole wheat flour properly with 3 tablespoons water

Step 8: Keep it aside

Step 9: Add the black chickpeas in the pan

Step 10: Next, add red chilli powder, turmeric powder, coriander powder, salt and the whole wheat flour mixture

Step 11: Mix everything properly and let it cook for about 2 to 3 minutes

Step 12: Once done add the lemon juice and garnish it with chopped coriander leaves

Step 13: Serve Kalal Chana Masala along with Phulkas and Gujarati Dal for a perfect weekday meal

Step 14: You can also pack this in your lunch box along with Pudina Tawa Parathas