Kabuli Chana: Perfect Breakfast During Navratri Fasting

By Krati Purwar

September 23, 2025

Kabuli chana is a protein-rich ingredient that can be a part of the sattvik diet, especially during Navratri. You can enjoy it without onion and garlic, spread on toast, or stuff a wrap with its spiced blend. Read the recipe.

Ingredients

2 cups boiled chana Salt, water as needed ½ tsp turmeric, cumin ½ tsp red chilli powder 1 tsp coriander powder ½ tsp garam masala ¼ tsp  saunf 1 tbsp oil 1 tbsp coriander leaves 2 tomatoes 1 tbsp lemon juice 1 slit green chilli

Step 1

Heat oil or butter and add slit green chilli, cumin seeds, and turmeric powder.

Step 2

Once seeds start crackling, add chopped tomatoes along with powdered spices.

Step 3

Cook until the tomatoes are mushy and the oil separates.

Step 4

Add boiled kabuli chana, salt, and water. Cook the ingredients on a low flame until the first boil.

Step 5

Simmer chana for a few minutes or until the gravy is thick.

Step 6

Drizzle lemon juice and sprinkle coriander leaves. Have it as is or spread on toast.