By Krati Purwar
August 16, 2025
Black chana curry is a delightful addition to the lunch or dinner spread. It has the pungent scent and earthiness from garlic, protein from black chickpeas, and spiced thick gravy that amplifies the taste further. Note this recipe.
2 cups black chana Salt to taste 1 onion 1.5 tomatoes 2 tbsp coriander leaves 1 bay leaf 1 tbsp oil 2-3 garlic cloves 1 green chilli 1-inch ginger 1 tsp coriander powder 1 tsp red chilli powder ½ tsp garam masala ½ tsp turmeric powder 1 tsp cumin seeds
Soak black chana overnight and boil it with salt and a bay leaf.
Heat oil in a pan and add cumin seeds to it.
When seeds splutter, add minced garlic, ginger, green chillies, and turmeric powder.
Sauté onions until they are slightly brown. Add chopped tomatoes and powdered spices.
Add boiled chana and water as needed. Put on the lid and cook the ingredients for 10 minutes.
Garnish the curry with coriander leaves and serve with steamed rice.