Kala Chana Chole - 2

For Week 4 of BM #45, I have chosen to highlight some North Indian Side Dishes.

I make this chole in another way as well. Here is one nutritious and flavorful dish which is approved and loved by my family.

Ingredients - 

Kala Chana, soaked overnight 1 cup
Oil 2 tsp
Onion, chopped 1/2 cup
Ginger, grated 1 inch piece
Garlic, grated 3 cloves
Green Chillies 2-3 (or as needed)
Tomatoes, chopped 1 cup
Tomato paste 1 tsp
Dhania Powder 1 tsp
Garam Masala 1/2 tsp
Salt and Red Chilli Powder as needed
Amchur Powder 1 tsp
To be Powdered -
Cloves 3
Cardamom seeds 8-9
Black Cardamom Seeds 3-4
Cinnamon powder a pinch

Method Of Preparation -


I like to pre-treat the kala chana like I do for the regular Chole Chana. Pressure cook the Kala Chana and set aside.

In a sauce pan, add a tsp of oil and saute the finely chopped onions until golden brown. Saute the ginger, garlic and green chillies as well.

Add the chopped tomatoes and tomato paste, along with water. Add in the spices (Dhania Powder, Red Chili Powder, Garam Masala and the powdered masala) and salt. Let it simmer for about 3-4 minutes.

Add in the boiled kala chana. (I  like to grind a handful of kala chana and mix it in the gravy to get a silky gravy).


Adjust the taste as preferred. Remove from heat.

Garnish with chopped coriander leaves and serve hot with rice/roti and enjoy the protein packed gravy.

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Preparation Time 35 min
Serves 4-5