Kaale chane (Black Gram )

Kaale Chane is a variety of chickpeas, slightly smaller in size and dark in color. It is also known as Black gram. In India, it is generally prepared for the eighth or ninth day Pooja of Navratri.

This is a good breakfast option because of its nutrition value. It is a rich source of  protein and fibre.

Ingredients :

Kaale chane - 1 cup
Salt - 1/2 tsp
Oil -1 Tbsp
Jeera (Cumin seeds) - 1/4 tsp
Haldi (turmeric) powder- 1/4 tsp
Amchoor (Dry mango) powder-1/4 tsp
Chat masala - 1/4 tsp
Green chili - 1
Coriander - few sprigs

Pre-Preparation:

1. Soak the kaale chane in 3 cups water overnight or for at least 3-4 hours.
2. Chop the green chili and coriander.

Preparation :

1. Rinse the soaked kaale chane with clean water .
2. In a pressure cooker, add the kaale chane, salt, turmeric and 1/2 cup water. The water should cover the chane completely. If needed, add little water depending on the pressure cooker.
3. Cook for 2-3 whistle on medium flame, and then for another 5-7 minutes on slow flame or until the chane are cooked properly. Do not open the cooker immediately, let it cool down .
4. In a wok, add oil and let it heat.
5. Once the oil is hot , add cumin seeds and green chili. Saute it for a min.
6. Add the kaale chane with the water(if some left in the cooker).
7. Season with amchoor powder and chat masala powder.
8. Cook on medium heat , till all the water is absorbed and the kaale chane is covered with the spices.
9, Sprinkle corinader and serve.

Serving Suggestion:

Serve it with a finely chopped onions and lemon slice.
Tastes best with Poori and Kheer.

PS: Since I was making it for navratri , I din't add onions . You can add 1 finely sliced medium onion to the oil and saute it  for a couple of minutes and then add the chane to the wok.

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