Kala Chana Masala Recipe | Kale Chane Ki Sabji | Black Chickpeas Curry Recipe | Cook With Gudirani

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🥗Healthier: sprouted chickpeas

💰Cheaper: canned chickpeas

Canned chickpeas are more accessible and save cooking time.

cooking oil

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Vegetable oil is often less expensive.

Soak black chickpeas overnight in water.

Drain and rinse the soaked chickpeas.

Heat oil in a pan over medium heat until shimmering.

Add bay leaf, cinnamon stick, and cumin seeds; let them sizzle for a few seconds.

Add finely chopped onions and sauté until golden brown, about 5-7 minutes.

Stir in ginger garlic paste and green chilies; cook for 2-3 minutes until fragrant.

Add pureed tomatoes and cook until soft, about 5 minutes.

Mix in turmeric powder, red chili powder, cumin powder, coriander powder, and salt; cook for another minute.

Add the soaked black chickpeas and stir to coat with the spices.

Pour in water to cover the chickpeas; bring to a boil.

Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 30-40 minutes until the chickpeas are tender.

Stir in garam masala and cook for an additional 5 minutes.

Garnish with chopped coriander leaves before serving.

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