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    Black Chickpeas | Sukhe Kale Chane Recipe

    Published: Nov 23, 2021 · Modified: Nov 22, 2022 by Abhi

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    Black Chickpeas/Sukhe Kale Chane recipe is a perfect gluten-free, protein-rich, low-spice recipe for all ages that will become a favourite in no time.

    Black chickpeas in a black skillet
    Black chickpeas
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    • About the Sukhe Kale Chane recipe
    • Recipe Ingredients
    • How to make dry Kala Chana?
    • Leftover Advice?
    • Frequently Asked Questions?
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    About the Sukhe Kale Chane recipe

    Sukhe Kale Chane (Kala Chana) is a simple and easy recipe that calls for stir-frying boiled black chickpeas with Indian spices, making them flavourful and yummy.

    Sukhe means dry, as this recipe is with no gravy and served as dry (without curry).

    Black chickpeas are an excellent source of fibre and protein. It is a healthy choice to include them in our daily diet. Therefore, I highly suggest boiling them in a large batch, freezing and using them whenever you need them.

    Reasons you should try this dry black chana recipe:

    • It is a perfect recipe for either a busy or lazy day, as it takes a few minutes to prepare. (as no chopping of onions, tomatoes etc.,)
    • You don't have to worry about the leftovers as these can serve in many ways like snacks, salads, soups, casseroles, etc.,

    If you like low-spice healthy recipes, check out my other recipes like

    white lentils,

    potato curry

    dry potato

    chicken drumsticks

    Recipe Ingredients

    To make black chickpeas, you need the following ingredients:

    ingredients for black chickpeas recipe
    Black chickpeas ingredients
    • Chickpeas
      • Dried black chickpeas/ brown chickpeas/Kala chana.
      • Soak it overnight or for at least 9-10 hours in enough water.
    • Oil and clarified butter (Ghee)
      • Equal proportions of oil and clarified butter.
      • There is no comparison of black chickpeas/Kala chana prepared in ghee, but high calories raise the issue. For this reason, I considered taking equal quantities of both.
      • If you are highly calorie-conscious, skip the clarified butter and go with the oil only.
    • Spices
      • Basic Indian spices- turmeric, salt, red chilli powder and garam masala.
      • Chana masala - spice blend that imparts flavour to the chickpeas.
      • Chat masala - a little tangy, lifts the flavour as we are not adding any souring agent.
    • Ginger, garlic and green chillies
      • Use fresh if you have.

    How to make dry Kala Chana?

    Check out the video below to know in detail how to make black chickpeas.

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    ① Soak the chickpeas

    • The foremost step is to soak the chickpeas overnight (preferably) or for at least 9-10 hours in enough water.
    • Don't skip this step as first, it results in chickpeas that will be a little harder after cooking, and second, they take a long time to cook if you don't soak them before cooking.

    ② Boil chickpeas (Kala chana) in a pressure cooker

    • Add drained black chickpeas, garlic, ginger (grated), and all spices (turmeric, salt, red chilli powder, garam masala, chana masala) and water into a pressure cooker.
    • Stir well. Close the lid and turn the heat to medium.
    • After 4-5 whistles, turn off the heat and let it cool down. If chickpeas are still uncooked, allow them to do more whistles.
    Boiling Chickpeas with spices in a cooker
    Boil black chickpeas using a pressure cooker

    ③ Stir fry black chana (images below)

    • Heat a pan. Add equal proportions of oil and clarified butter (ghee). If you don't like ghee, feel free to skip this.
    • Add cumin seeds and allow them to sputter into the pan.
    • Pour the boiled black chickpeas along with water into the pan. (Turn the heat to low to avoid the splashing of water.)
    • Next, turn the heat to high. Stir-fry black chickpeas and make them dry.
    • Add Chat masala and give it a good mix.
    • Add green chillies, and sautee' for 2-3 minutes more or till you get the desired consistency of chickpeas.
    steps of making black chickpeas
    How to make Kala Chana dry
    • Turn off the heat. Garnish and serve.
    black chickpeas with a wooden spatula in a pan
    Garnish and serve Kala Chana dry

    Leftover Advice?

    Got leftovers? You can try these leftover black chana dry as:

    • Make a gravy by adding water and serve with rice.
    • Add chopped onions, tomatoes, lemon juice, black salt or chat masala and make chana chaat.
    • Make your salad, soup, and casseroles flavourful by using these leftover chickpeas.
    • Give a twist to plain pulao rice by adding a handful of them.
    • Mash and use them as stuffing for pies, grilled sandwiches, and parathas. You can add onions and grated mozzarella as well. Endless options.

    Frequently Asked Questions?

    Is this recipe suitable for Asthami?

    • Asthami is an auspicious occasion of Kanjak Pooja, a traditional Indian festival in which people worship little girls and give them gifts, along with food.
    • For Asthami, people always prepare food without garlic & onions. So this recipe is not suitable for Asthami.

    Can you eat chickpeas on the FODMAP diet?

    • FODMAP stands for fermentable oligosaccharides, disaccharides, monosaccharides and polyols, which are short-chain carbohydrates (sugars) that the small intestine absorbs poorly. Some people experience digestive distress after eating them.
    • Black chickpeas are high in FODMAP. This recipe calls for chickpeas and garlic. Both of these are high in FODMAP, so a big NO for people on the FODMAP diet.


    Are chickpeas keto-friendly?

    Since chickpeas are rich in carbohydrates, so not at all keto-friendly.

    Can Chana be cooked without soaking?

    Yes, you can cook black chana without soaking but, it is always a bit harder in texture no matter how long you cook.

    So, my advice is to soak them overnight or at least 9-10 hours before cooking. Soaking helps them absorb water and reduces cooking time. Be sure to soak chickpeas in a large container with abundant water for proper soaking.

    Tips N Tricks

    1. Always soak chickpeas in a large container with abundant water as they absorb much water.
    2. If you forget to soak them, don't panic! You can still cook by adding a pinch of baking soda while boiling chickpeas, but it will take a long time to cook.
    3. This recipe is not at all spicy. Adjust the spices according to your taste.
    4. If you don't have clarified butter, use butter. (Use salt accordingly if using salted butter)
    5. Boil Chickpeas in a large batch and freeze them to use later on. It is the easiest way to incorporate black chickpeas into our diet.

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    Black chickpeas

    Black Chickpeas | Sukhe Kale Chane Recipe

    Abhi
    This Black Chickpeas/Sukhe Kale Chane recipe is a perfect gluten-free, protein-rich, low-spice recipe for all ages that will become a favourite in no time.
    5 from 3 votes
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    Prep Time 15 mins
    Cook Time 10 mins
    Total Time 25 mins
    Course snacks
    Cuisine Indian
    Servings 4 people
    Calories 320 kcal

    Equipment

    • Pressure cooker
    • Stove top
    • pan

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 cup black chickpeas
    • 4 cloves garlic
    • 1 inch ginger grated
    • 1 tablespoon salt
    • 1 teaspoon turmeric
    • 1 teaspoon garam masala
    • 1 teaspoon red chilli powder
    • 1 tablespoon chana masala
    • 2.5 cup water
    • 2 tablespoon oil
    • 2 tablespoon clarified butter/ ghee
    • 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
    • 1 teaspoon chat masala
    • 2 chopped green chillies
    • cilantro

    Instructions
     

    • To a pressure cooker, add drained black chickpeas/ Kala chana (overnight soaked) garlic, ginger, salt, turmeric, red chilli powder, garam masala, chana masala, water, and stir well.
    • Cook until 4-5 whistles on medium heat and let it cool down.
    • To a pan, add oil and ghee and heat it. Add cumin seeds and turn it aromatic.
    • Pour in cooked black chickpeas/kala chana with left out water. (Keep the heat low while adding black chickpeas to the pan)
    • Turn heat to high and make it dry.
    • Add chana masala and green chillies.
    • Fry it for few minutes more.
    • Garnish and serve.

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    Notes

    • Always soak chickpeas in a large container with abundant water as they absorb much water.
    • If you forget to soak them, don't panic! You can still cook by adding a pinch of baking soda while boiling chickpeas, but it will take a long time to cook.
    • This recipe is not at all spicy. Adjust the spices according to your taste.
    • If you don't have clarified butter, use butter. (Use salt accordingly if using salted butter)
    • Boil Chickpeas in a large batch and freeze them to use later on. It is the easiest way to incorporate black chickpeas into our diet.
     
    Nutrition Facts
    Servings: 4
    Amount per serving  
    Calories 320
    % Daily Value*
    Total Fat 19.3g 25%
    Saturated Fat 5g 25%
    Cholesterol 16mg 5%
    Sodium 6489mg 282%
    Total Carbohydrate 55.9g 20%
    Dietary Fiber 9.5g 34%
    Total Sugars 5.9g  
    Protein 13.5g  
    Vitamin D 0mcg 0%
    Calcium 74mg 6%
    Iron 4mg 22%
    Potassium 495mg 11%
    *The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
    Note: The nutrition information provided is an estimate and will vary based on cooking methods and specific brands of ingredients used.
     
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    Comments

    1. Meghan

      November 25, 2021 at 2:22 am

      5 stars
      I've been looking for recipes that use chickpeas and this sounds delicious! Thanks for sharing!

      Reply
      • Abhi

        November 25, 2021 at 5:22 am

        Thanks, Meghan! I am sure you will like these chickpeas

        Reply
    2. Jean

      April 06, 2022 at 1:20 pm

      5 stars
      I love stir fry chickpeas but not this kind of black chickpeas yet, I enjoy Indian spices and will be trying this.

      Reply
      • Abhi

        April 07, 2022 at 5:13 am

        Thanks, Jean!

        Reply
    3. nancy

      April 07, 2022 at 4:05 am

      5 stars
      what a great way to make chickpeas

      Reply

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