Peshawari Kala Chana Recipe

Step 1: To begin making the Peshawari Kala Chana, wash and pressure cook the sprouted kala chana for two whistles in a pressure cooker and keep aside

Step 2: Heat ghee in a wok on medium flame, add the whole spices - black cardamom and cinnamon stick and let it release its aroma into the ghee

Step 3: Add the sliced onions and fry until it turns brown, this will take around 10 minutes

Step 4: Now, add the tomatoes, ginger paste and finely chopped green chillies and saute until tomatoes become soft

Step 5: Add the spice powders - coriander, red chilli, chole masala and dried pomegranate powder and saute until the ghee leaves the sides

Step 6: Now, add the boiled spouted kala chana and enough water to your desired consistency

Step 7: Season with salt and simmer for 10 minutes

Step 8: Garnish with coriander leaves and serve the Peshawari Kala Chana along with  lachha parathas or steamed rice and green salads for a weeknight dinner