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Kala Chana Curry - Black Chickpea Curry

A delicious and protein-packed Indian curry made with black chickpeas. dinner recipes
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time40 minutes
Total Time50 minutes
Course: One Pot & Curry
Cuisine: Indian
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Servings: 4 servings
Author: Betty

Ingredients

  • 1 cup dried black chickpeas (kala chana), soaked overnight
  • 1 onion, finely chopped
  • 2 tomatoes, pureed
  • 1 tablespoon ginger-garlic paste
  • 2 green chilies, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
  • 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
  • 1 teaspoon coriander powder
  • 1 teaspoon garam masala
  • 1 teaspoon red chili powder
  • Salt to taste
  • 2 cups water
  • 2 tablespoons oil
  • Fresh cilantro for garnish

Instructions

  1. Heat oil in a pressure cooker or Instant Pot. Add cumin seeds and let them splutter.
  2. Add chopped onions and sauté until golden brown.
  3. Stir in ginger-garlic paste and green chilies, cooking for a minute.
  4. Add pureed tomatoes, turmeric, coriander powder, garam masala, red chili powder, and salt. Cook until oil separates.
  5. Drain soaked chickpeas and add them to the pot. Stir well to coat with the spices.
  6. Pour in water and pressure cook for 30 minutes (or until chickpeas are tender).
  7. Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve hot with rice or flatbread.

Notes

For a creamier texture, mash some of the chickpeas before serving. Adjust spice levels to your preference.