Kala Channa Curry

by Tarla Dalal

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Kaala chana or black chickpeas are cooked in a tasty recipe, kaal chana curry. An indian spicy recipe of chickpeas cooked in a tasty onion based gravy. Relish with fried breads(poories) or rice.

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Kala Channa Curry recipe - How to make Kala Channa Curry

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Preparation Time: 15 mins Cooking Time: 15 mins Total Time: 30 mins 7Makes 6 to 8 servings
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Ingredients

1 1/2 cups kala channa , soaked
4 onions , pureed
3 tomatoes , pureed
2 tsp ginger-garlic (adrak-lehsun) paste
3 tsp red chilli powder
1 tsp garam masala
2 tsp coriander-cumin seeds (dhania-jeera) powder
1/4 tsp turmeric powder (haldi)
2 1/2 tsp chole masala
3 tbsp oil

Method

Pressure cook the chana in salted water for 4 to 5 whistles or till cooked.
Heat the oil in a kadhai, add the onions and saute till the paste turns golden brown.
Add the tomatoes and ginger-garlic paste and saute for 2 minutes.
Add all the masalas, mix well and cook for 2-3 minutes.
Add the channa and enough water and salt, mix well and cover and cook for another 5 minutes.
Serve hot with parathas or rice.