tips n recipes

  • About
  • Recipes
  • WHW
  • Subscribe
menu icon
go to homepage
  • About
  • Recipes
  • WHW
  • Subscribe
subscribe
search icon
Homepage link
  • About
  • Recipes
  • WHW
  • Subscribe
×
Home » Recipes » Mains

Black Chickpeas | Sukhe Kale Chane Recipe

Published: Nov 23, 2021 · Modified: Apr 22, 2024 by Abhi

15
Shares

Pin Recipe Video

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

Black chickpeas in a black skillet
Black chickpeas
Jump to:
  • About the Sukhe Kale Chane recipe
  • Recipe Ingredients
  • Chickpeas without curry
  • Leftover Advice
  • Frequently Asked Questions
  • Related
  • Vegetarian
  • Recipe

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 without gravy and served as dry (without curry).

Black chickpeas are an excellent source of fiber 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 black chana without gravy:

  • It is a perfect recipe for 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 be served 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 no-curry black chickpeas, you need the following ingredients:

ingredients for black chickpeas recipe
  • 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 use 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.

Chickpeas without curry

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 no gravy black chana 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 using these leftover chickpeas.
  • Give a twist to plain pulao rice by adding a handful of them.
  • Use them (after mash) 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

  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 they 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.

And if you try this black chickpeas dry recipe, please let me know what do you think!
You can also leave a comment or share a picture on Instagram with the hashtag #tipsnrecipes to let me know how it goes!
Follow me on YouTube, Facebook, Pinterest, Instagram, or Twitter for more tips and delicious food recipes.

Related

Looking for other recipes like this? Try these:

My favorite

Vegetarian

all veg →
  • Lemon mint tea in glass with a wedge of lemon and fresh mint leaves.
    Lemon Mint Tea
  • A bowl of fresh fruits with yogurt.
    Fruit Raita
  • Garlic chutney in a bowl on a serving platter
    Garlic Chutney
  • Butternut tomato soup garnished with cream and oumpkin seeds.
    Butternut Squash Soup with Tomatoes

Recipe

Black chickpeas in a skillet with wooden spoon.

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

↑ Click stars to rate now!

Print Recipe Pin Recipe Save Recipe Saved!
Prep Time 15 minutes mins
Cook Time 10 minutes mins
Total Time 25 minutes mins
Course Main Course, Sanck
Cuisine Indian
Servings 4 people
Calories 301 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
Prevent your screen from going dark

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.

Video

Notes

  • If ghee/clarified butter is unavailable, use butter.
  • Refer to more tips in the post.
  • Subscribe to my YouTube channel to stay updated on all my new videos!

Nutrition

Serving: 4people | Calories: 301kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 19mg | Sodium: 1780mg | Potassium: 406mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 0.1g | Vitamin A: 293IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 107mg | Iron: 3mg

Share

Facebook Pin Twitter Email

Did you make this recipe? Don’t forget to give it a star✨ rating below!


15
Shares

More Mains

  • chicken curry masala in a bowl.
    Curry Cut Chicken Masala
  • paneer avocado toast
    Cottage Cheese Avocado Toast
  • mushrooms with peas in a bowl.
    Matar Mushroom Masala
  • quinoa and cottage cheese on a dish.
    Quinoa Cottage Cheese

Comments

  1. nancy says

    April 07, 2022 at 4:05 am

    5 stars
    what a great way to make chickpeas

    Reply
  2. Jean says

    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 says

      April 07, 2022 at 5:13 am

      Thanks, Jean!

      Reply
  3. Meghan says

    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 says

      November 25, 2021 at 5:22 am

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

      Reply
5 from 3 votes

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Recipe Rating




Hi, I'm Abhi!

In the tips n recipes blog, you will find delicious, low-spice, tried-and-tested recipes with tips that help you make 100% fail-proof recipes.

More about me →



Popular Recipes

  • chicken drumsticks in a pan
    Chicken Drumsticks Curry
  • Pumpkin rice in a black skillet with a wooden spoon full of coconut meat and few chunks of raw pumpkin on the table
    Pumpkin Rice Recipe
  • Kerlara sambar powder in a jar
    Kerala Sambar Powder Recipe
  • egg flatbread cut into triangle shapes.
    Egg Paratha |Egg Flatbread
  • chicken mayo sandwiches in a plate ready to be served.
    Chicken Mayonnaise Sandwich
  • Sandwiches on a serving plate with ketchup
    Veg Sandwich with Mayonnaise

Don't want to miss the Recipe Videos?? Subscribe to my YouTube channel!



Something Healthy?

  • corns, carrot and carrot soup in a bowl with a spoon in it.
    Cabbage Carrot Corn Soup |3C Soup
  • weight loss watermelon smoothe in a glass topped up with almonds
    Weight Loss Watermelon Smoothie
  • green soup
    Green Vegetable Soup Recipe
  • Stir fry veggies 
    Healthy Stir-Fry Veggies Recipe
  • cucumber and beetroot salad in a bowl with a spoon in it.
    Cucumber Beetroot Salad
  • chrunchy veggie salad with nuts and raisins in a bowl.
    Nutty Crunchy Veg Salad

Footer

↑ back to top

Recipes

Vegan

Veg

Non-Veg

About

Privacy Policy

Accessibility

Disclaimer

Subscribe

Sign Up! for the newsletter

YouTube for videos

Contact

Contact

As a part of affiliate marketing, I earn from qualifying purchases.

Copyright © 2025 tips n recipes | All rights reserved

We use cookies on our website to give you the most relevant experience by remembering your preferences and repeat visits. By clicking “Accept”, you consent to the use of ALL the cookies.
Do not sell my personal information.
Cookie SettingsAccept
Manage consent

Privacy Overview

This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. Out of these, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. But opting out of some of these cookies may affect your browsing experience.
Necessary
Always Enabled
Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. These cookies ensure basic functionalities and security features of the website, anonymously.
CookieDurationDescription
cookielawinfo-checkbox-analytics11 monthsThis cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Analytics".
cookielawinfo-checkbox-functional11 monthsThe cookie is set by GDPR cookie consent to record the user consent for the cookies in the category "Functional".
cookielawinfo-checkbox-necessary11 monthsThis cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookies is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Necessary".
cookielawinfo-checkbox-others11 monthsThis cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Other.
cookielawinfo-checkbox-performance11 monthsThis cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Performance".
viewed_cookie_policy11 monthsThe cookie is set by the GDPR Cookie Consent plugin and is used to store whether or not user has consented to the use of cookies. It does not store any personal data.
Functional
Functional cookies help to perform certain functionalities like sharing the content of the website on social media platforms, collect feedbacks, and other third-party features.
Performance
Performance cookies are used to understand and analyze the key performance indexes of the website which helps in delivering a better user experience for the visitors.
Analytics
Analytical cookies are used to understand how visitors interact with the website. These cookies help provide information on metrics the number of visitors, bounce rate, traffic source, etc.
Advertisement
Advertisement cookies are used to provide visitors with relevant ads and marketing campaigns. These cookies track visitors across websites and collect information to provide customized ads.
Others
Other uncategorized cookies are those that are being analyzed and have not been classified into a category as yet.
SAVE & ACCEPT

Rate This Recipe

Your vote:




A rating is required
A name is required
An email is required

Recipe Ratings without Comment

Something went wrong. Please try again.