How to Make Kala Chola Pakistani-Style - A Step-by-Step Guide

Kala chola, also known as black chickpeas, is a popular ingredient in Pakistani cuisine. This hearty and flavorful legume is often used in traditional dishes, such as Kala Chola Pakistani-Style. This dish is a comforting and filling curry that is packed with aromatic spices and rich flavors.

When cooked properly, Kala Chola Pakistani-Style is a delicious and nutritious meal that is perfect for satisfying hunger and warming the soul. The combination of tender chickpeas and spicy, tangy...

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Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cups dry black garbanzo beans (kala channa)
  • water to cover
  • 3 cups water
  • 2 tomatoes, finely chopped
  • 1 onion, finely chopped
  • 1 jalapeno pepper, finely chopped
  • 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground turmeric
  • ½ teaspoon ground red chile pepper
  • 4 dried red chile peppers (Optional)
  • water as needed
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1 tablespoon finely chopped onion

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 3 hrs 10 mins
  • Additional Time: 8 hrs
  • Total Time: 11 hrs 30 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • Place garbanzo beans in a large bowl. Pour enough water over the beans to cover by several inches. Soak 8 hours to overnight. Rinse and drain the garbanzo beans thoroughly.
  • Combine garbanzo beans, 3 cups water, tomatoes, 1 finely chopped onion, jalapeno pepper, vegetable oil, salt, turmeric, ground red chile pepper, and dried whole chiles in a large pot over medium-high heat; bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium-low, and cook until the garbanzo beans are tender, 3 to 4 hours, adding water as needed to keep about 1 inch of liquid at the bottom of the pot.
  • Garnish with cilantro and 1 tablespoon finely chopped onion to serve.
  • Nutrition

    386 cal.

    • Total Fat: 15g
    • Saturated Fat: 2g
    • Sodium: 989mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 52g
    • Dietary Fiber: 14g
    • Total Sugars: 12g
    • Protein: 15g
    • Vitamin C: 18mg
    • Calcium: 123mg
    • Iron: 5mg
    • Potassium: 754mg