Black Chickpea Masala

This black chickpea masala recipe is a tasty dish that will please the whole family, even on a busy weeknight. This quick black chickpea masala can be prepared in just 30 minutes and is perfect for a fuss-free evening.

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Course: Entrée, Main Course

Cuisine: Indian

Keyword: Black Chickpea Masala

Prep Time: 10

Cook Time: 30

Servings: servings

Calories: 260kcal

Ingredients

1 cup kala chana black chickpeas, (Soaked overnight and boil with 1/2 tsp salt, until soft)
2 tablespoons avocado oil or coconut oil
1 teaspoon cumin
2 medium onion finely chopped
1 teaspoon freshly grated ginger
3 cloves garlic minced
1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
1 teaspoon coriander powder
1/2 teaspoon cumin powder
1/2 teaspoon garam masala
1 medium tomato chopped
1 teaspoon chaat masala powder
Pinch of asafoetida (hing)
2 tablespoons cilantro chopped

Instructions

Rinse chickpeas, Soak in enough water for at least 6 hours, or overnight.
The following day, drain the water used for soaking and transfer the chickpeas to a manual or digital pressure cooker. Add ½ tsp salt and 3 cups water.
Cover and pressure cook for 5 whistles for manual or 18 minutes in an instant pot or electric pressure cooker or until the chickpea is cooked well. Keep aside.
Heat oil in a large saucepan, Add cumin, onion, ginger, and garlic. Cook until onions are soft, about 3 minutes.
Keeping the flame on low, add salt, turmeric, coriander powder, cumin powder,garam masala,chaat masala, and a pinch of asafoetida
Also, add ½ cup cooked chole and mash smooth. cook for a minute.
Add the remaining chole or black chickpeas with water and mix well
Cover and simmer for 10 minutes or until the flavors are absorbed well.

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