diabetic-friendly
Punjabi Kala Chana Curry
A wholesome Indian recipe crafted for health-conscious eating: nutritious, delicious, and easy to make at home.
⏱15 minsPrep Time
🔥40 minsCook Time
⏰55 mins (+ soak)Total Time
👥4Serves
diabetic-friendlyprotein-rich
Soaked black chickpeas simmered in a Punjabi onion-tomato masala until tender. Earthy, filling, and excellent with rice or roti.
Ingredients
How to Make It
1
Pressure-cook soaked kala chana until soft.
2
Cook onion-tomato-ginger-garlic masala with spices.
3
Add chana and stock; simmer. Finish with amchur and coriander.
Nutrition per serving
210kcal
Protein11g
Carbohydrates30g
Fat5g
Fibre10g
* Approximate values per serving
Health Benefits
Black chickpeas are fibre-dense and steady on glucose when cooked soft and tempered lightly.
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Pro Tips
- →Overnight soak is essential.
- →Save cooking liquid for gravy.
- →Mash a few for body.
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Variations
- 1Dry sukha kala chana for snack boxes.
- 2Add tea bag while cooking for darker colour.
Frequently Asked Questions
Soak longer; cook more whistles with a pinch of soda if needed.
Skip onion-garlic; use tomato-ginger and hing.
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