Kala Channa (Black Chickpeas) Recipe

Kala Channa (Black Chickpeas) Recipe

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In many Indian households observing Ramadan, black chickpeas are eaten at sunset when the fast ends. Here's how to prepare kala channa at home.

Keywords

  • indian
  • chickpea
  • chile
  • garlic
  • ginger
  • side
  • dairy free
  • gluten free
  • vegetarian
  • vegan
  • nut free
  • simmer
  • ramadan
  • cookbooks
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Ingredients

  • 1⅓ cups (240g) dried black chickpeas
  • 2 dried red chiles
  • 1 tsp. cumin seeds
  • 4 Tbsp. vegetable oil
  • 4 oz. (120g) white onion, thinly sliced
  • 6 garlic cloves, crushed
  • 2 Tbsp. grated fresh ginger
  • 1 green chile, cut in half
  • 1 Tbsp. ground coriander
  • 1 tsp. chile powder
  • 2 Tbsp. tomato paste
  • 1½ Tbsp. salt
  • ½ tsp. garam masala

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