## Kala Chana Masala Curry Recipe (Rajasthani Style) – Easy & Delicious Recipe
Discover how to make a delicious and authentic **Kala Chana Masala Curry Recipe** with this easy-to-follow recipe. A traditional **Rajasthani Lunch**, this dish is **High Protein Vegetarian** and perfect for any occasion.
**Yields:** 4 servings
**Prep time:** 10 minutes
**Cook time:** 30 minutes
**Total time:** 40 minutes
**Cuisine:** Rajasthani
**Course:** Lunch
**Diet:** High Protein Vegetarian
### Ingredients for Kala Chana Masala Curry Recipe:
* 2 cups Kala Chana (Brown Chickpeas) – soaked overnight
* Sunflower Oil – as required
* 1 Bay leaf (tej patta)
* 1 teaspoon Cumin seeds (Jeera)
* 1 teaspoon Mustard seeds
* 1/2 teaspoon Asafoetida (hing)
* 2 Green Chillies – finely chopped
* 2 Tomato – chopped
* 1/2 tablespoon Whole Wheat Flour
* Salt – as required
* Water – as required
* 1 teaspoon Red Chilli powder
* 1/2 teaspoon Turmeric powder (Haldi)
* 1 teaspoon Coriander Powder (Dhania)
* 3/4 teaspoon Lemon juice
* 3 sprig Coriander (Dhania) Leaves – finely chopped
### Step-by-Step Instructions to Make Kala Chana Masala Curry Recipe:
1. firstly boil the soaked black chickpeas in a pressure cooker until the cooker release at least 3 whistles.
2. When they are soft, drain the water and keep them aside.
3. Heat oil in a heavy bottomed pan.
4. Add cumin seeds, mustard seeds and hing.
5. Let the mustard seeds crackle.
6. Once it is done, add the tomatoes and green chillies and let it cook for about 5 minutes.
7. Meanwhile mix the whole wheat flour properly with 3 tablespoons water.
8. Keep it aside.
9. Add the black chickpeas in the pan.
10. Next, add red chilli powder, turmeric powder, coriander powder, salt and the whole wheat flour mixture.
11. Mix everything properly and let it cook for about 2 to 3 minutes.
12. Once done add the lemon juice and garnish it with chopped coriander leaves.
13. Serve Kalal Chana Masala along with Phulkas and Gujarati Dal for a perfect weekday meal.
14. You can also pack this in your lunch box along with Pudina Tawa Parathas.
### Tips for the Best Kala Chana Masala Curry Recipe:
* Always use the freshest ingredients available for the best flavor.
* Adjust the level of spices like chili powder to suit your personal taste.
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