Sookhe Kale Chane Recipe | Dry Black Chickpeas Curry

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Sookhe Kale Chane or Dry Black Chickpea Curry is a delicious, spicy and popular dish that forms a part of the North Indian Cuisine. It is made by roasted boiled black chickpeas in Indian spices.

There is no onion and garlic used in the ingredients of this dish and thus it enjoys a virtual monopoly as a dish suited for Navratras and other Indian festivals.

Since there is no chopping or mincing of vegetables onions, tomatoes, ginger, garlic etc so common in majority of Indian dishes, the time involved for preparation of this dish is minimal.

Rich in nutrition

The dry kale chane recipe is a protein rich preparation and is quite good source of dietary iron & folic acid. Kale chane (black chickpeas) also have low glycemic index which makes them perfect for a balanced healthy diet.

They are also rich in other minerals like sodium, selenium, manganese and some anti-oxidants, which makes them ideal for growing children.

Serving suggestions

Sookhe Kale Chane recipe can be accompanied by roti, poori, steamed Rice or Paranthas. On the occasion of Navratri, this dish is enjoyed together with puris & Aate ka Halwa, or Suji ka Halwa.

Another popular way to enjoy this dish is as a chaat or salad. You can also add some chopped onions, tomatoes and lemon juice to the boiled ans spiced chickpeas to make a quick & delicious snack.

To make Sookhe Kale Chane at home follow the detailed step by step recipe with photos posted below.

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Sookhe Kale Chane Recipe Step By Step Instructions

Sookhe Kale Chane Recipe | Dry Black Chickpeas Curry

Sookhe Kale Chane or Dry Black Chickpea Curry is a delicious, spicy and popular dish that is especially popular during Navratras.
5 from 1 vote

Recipe Info

Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings 4
Category Main Course
Cuisine Indian

Ingredients For Sookhe Kale Chane Recipe | Dry Black Chickpeas Curry
  

  • 1 Cup Kale Chane (Black Chickpeas)
  • 2 Green Chillies finely chopped
  • 1 Tablespoon Adrak (Ginger)
  • 1 Teaspoon Cumin Seeds (Jeera)
  • 1 Pinch Heeng (Asafoetida)
  • 1/2 Teaspoon Turmeric Powder (Haldi)
  • 1/2 Teaspoon Red Chilli Powder
  • 1/2 Teaspoon Cumin Powder (Jeera Powder)
  • 1/2 Teaspoon Coriander Powder (Dhaniya Powder)
  • 1/2 Tablespoon Chana Masala
  • 1/2 Teaspoon Amchur (Dry Mango Powder)
  • 1 Teaspoon Salt, or to taste
  • 2 Tablespoons Cooking Oil

Step By Step Instructions for Sookhe Kale Chane Recipe | Dry Black Chickpeas Curry
 

  • Wash the kale chane (black chickpeas) and soak them in 3 cups of water overnight (at atleast 8 hours).
    1 Cup Kale Chane (Black Chickpeas)
    Sookhe Kale Chane Recipe Step By Step Instructions 1
  • Drain the water and transfer the chickpeas into a pressure cooker. Add 3 cups of water along with salt & turmeric powder.
    1 Teaspoon Salt, or to taste, 1/2 Teaspoon Turmeric Powder (Haldi)
    Sookhe Kale Chane Recipe Step By Step Instructions 2
  • After the pressure cooker gives one whistle, turn the flame to low and cook for 10 more minutes. Let the steam come out and then open the lid of the pressure cooker.
    Sookhe Kale Chane Recipe Step By Step Instructions 3
  • Heat oil in a pressure cooker. When the oil becomes hot, add cumin seeds and fry them. Also add a pinch of asafoetida (heeng).
    1 Teaspoon Cumin Seeds (Jeera), 2 Tablespoons Cooking Oil, 1 Pinch Heeng (Asafoetida)
    Sookhe Kale Chane Recipe Step By Step Instructions 4
  • Add finely chopped green chillies and ginger. Sauté for a few seconds.
    2 Green Chillies finely chopped, 1 Tablespoon Adrak (Ginger)
    Sookhe Kale Chane Recipe Step By Step Instructions 5
  • Then add the boiled chickpeas to the pan and boil.
    Sookhe Kale Chane Recipe Step By Step Instructions 6
  • Add turmeric powder, red chilli powder, cumin powder, coriander powder, chana masala and dry mango powder (amchur). Sauté the spices for a few seconds.
    1/2 Teaspoon Turmeric Powder (Haldi), 1/2 Teaspoon Red Chilli Powder, 1/2 Teaspoon Cumin Powder (Jeera Powder), 1/2 Tablespoon Chana Masala, 1/2 Teaspoon Amchur (Dry Mango Powder), 1/2 Teaspoon Coriander Powder (Dhaniya Powder)
    Sookhe Kale Chane Recipe Step By Step Instructions 7
  • Sookhe Kale Chane are ready. Fresh cut dhaniya (coriander leaves) can be used to garnish the dish. Serve it hot with poori, roti, paratha or rice. Or you can add chopped tomatoes, onions and lemon to make a salad.
    Sookhe Kale Chane Recipe Step By Step Instructions

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8 thoughts on “Sookhe Kale Chane Recipe | Dry Black Chickpeas Curry”

  1. Kale Chane – a burst of flavor and nutrition in every bite! This recipe brilliantly combines the earthy richness of black chickpeas with the vibrant goodness of kale. Quick, easy, and incredibly satisfying. A must-try for a delightful and healthy dining experience

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  2. 5 stars
    I liked your recipe going to cook it in few minutes, I have been cooking since I was 9 yrs old it’s almost sixty plus years we always made kale chane on raksha bandhan and sautéed onions with red chillis and called it gughre

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  3. Hello, this looks super easy and delicious. Just want to ask, if we don’t have kala chana masala at home, can we use the white chickpea masala? Or any other substitute?

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  4. I made this recipe yesterday. The flavour blend is exactly what I was looking for. I confess that I didn’t have powdered mango but I had a pear that needed to be eaten so I chopped it up and used it as a substitute. I think it worked well. Thank you for sharing!

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