STEP 1.Add kala chana to a large bowl & rinse them at least thrice.Soak them for 6 to 8 Hrs or over night in 4 to 6 cups of water.
STEP 2.Once soaked drain the water & rinse them well.
STEP 3.Heat oil in pressure Cooker.Then add cumin seeds.
STEP 4.When they sizzle,add onions & saute until they Turn light Golden.
STEP 5.Next add ginger garlic & saute for a minute Or until a nice aroma comes out.
STEP 6.Add tomato puree & cook for a while until it turns thick.
STEP 7.Next stir in the spice powders - turmeric,red chilli powder,garam Masala,coriander powder & salt.Saute well until the mixture smells good & Begins to leave the sides of the pan.
STEP 8.Pour 3 cups water & add drained kala Chana.Stir well & cover the pressure cooker with the lid.
STEP 9.Pressure cook on medium flame for 10 whistles.Let the pressure release naturally.
STEP 10.Open lid & check if kala chana is tender & cooked.If not pressure cook for 2 more whistles.
STEP 11.Then add coriander leaves & all other optional ingredients-ginger juliennes,ghee & crushed kasuri methi.Simmer for 2 -3 min.Taste test & add more salt if needed.Serve kala chana with rice or roti.
Nutrition value
315
calories per serving
9 g Fat14 g Protein43 g Carbs12 g FiberOther
Current Totals
9 g Fat
14 g Protein
43 g Carbs
12 g Fiber
MacroNutrients
Carbs
43 g
Protein
14 g
Fiber
12 g
Fats
Fat
9 g
Vitamins & Minerals
Calcium
94 mg
Iron
5 mg
Vitamin A
2373 mcg
Vitamin B1
0 mg
Vitamin B2
0 mg
Vitamin B3
2 mg
Vitamin B6
0 mg
Vitamin B9
187 mcg
Vitamin B12
0 mcg
Vitamin C
72 mg
Vitamin E
2 mg
Copper
1 mcg
Magnesium
159 mg
Manganese
1 mg
Phosphorus
271 mg
Selenium
13 mcg
Zinc
2 mg
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. All nutritional information presented are estimates and not meant to substitute professional dietary advice or treatment
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