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# Kala Chana Recipe
## Step-by-step
firstly, in a large bowl take 1 cup kala chana and rinse well.
soak in enough water for atleast 6 hours.
drain off the water and transfer the chole to the cooker.
add ½ tsp salt and 3 cup water.
cover and pressure cook for 5 whistles or until the chole is cooked well. keep aside.
in a large kadai heat 3 tbsp oil. add 1 bay leaf, 1 inch cinnamon, 1 black cardamom, 1 star anise, 4 cloves, 2 pods cardamom and 1 tsp cumin.
saute on low flame until the spices turn aromatic.
now add 2 onion, 1 tbsp ginger garlic paste and saute until the onions turns golden brown.
keeping the flame on low, add ½ tsp turmeric, 1 tbsp chilli powder, 1 tsp coriander powder, ½ tsp cumin powder, ½ tsp garam masala, 1 tsp aamchur and pinch hing.
saute on low flame until the spices turn aromatic.
now add 2 cup tomato puree, ¾ tsp salt and saute well.
saute until the oil separates from the sides.
also, add ½ cup cooked chole and mash smooth.
cook for a minute or until everything is well combined.
now add pressure-cooked chole along with water and mix well.
mix well adjusting the consistency as required.
cover and simmer for 10 minutes or until the flavours are absorbed well.
further add 3 tbsp coriander, 2 chilli, 1 tsp ghee and 1 tbsp kasuri methi. mix well.
finally, enjoy **kala chana curry** with roti, puri or rice.
## Video
## Notes
* firstly, make sure to soak the chole well and cook until it is soft. else the curry will not thicken.
* also, adding a pinch of baking soda while pressure cooking chole helps to cook chole faster.
* additionally, the curry thickens once cooled. so adjust the consistency before serving.
* finally, **kala chana curry** always tastes great when topped with ghee.
Original recipe by Hebbar's Kitchen: [https://hebbarskitchen.com/kala-chana-recipe-black-chickpea-curry/](https://hebbarskitchen.com/kala-chana-recipe-black-chickpea-curry/)
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