Ramadan is around the corner so I thought this is the perfect time to share some traditional and not-so-traditional recipes for Suhoor (early morning meal before sunrise to mark the start of fast or Roza) and Iftar (evening meal at sunset to mark the end of Roza). And what better recipe to start with than Black Chickpeas or more commonly known as ‘Kala Chana’ in Urdu, which is synonymous with Iftar in many households.
This is a typical Pakistani recipe from my Ammi which we grew up eating in every Ramadan and sometimes also as an evening snack in regular days. Its a simple recipe with minimal ingredients and is quite nutritious as black chickpeas are high in protein, fiber, and complex carbohydrates.
Recipe at a Glance
Kaalay Chanay/ Black Chickpeas– boiled
Vegetables– onions (chopped), potatoes (cubed & boiled)
Spices– Red chili flakes, cumin seeds, salt
Oil/ ghee
Garnish – chopped coriander, onion, tomatoes & green chilies
Step by Step Process
- Soak & boil chickpeas.
- Sauté cumin seeds, chopped onions and potatoes in oil.
- Add boiled chickpeas, stir and cook on low heat for about 15-20 minutes until potatoes are tender.
- Serve with garnish.
FAQs
Serving Suggestions
You can serve kala chana in one large dish or in small individual servings.
Substitutions & Variations
If you are not a big fan of black chickpeas then you can make this recipe with regular/ white chickpeas. and compliment it with some lemon juice or chutney.
Storage and Make Ahead
The black chickpeas can be boiled and stored well in advance. Portion them in desired quantity in a box or ziplock and place in an air-tight container in freezer. Thaw overnight in fridge or over a counter for couple of hours.
Black Chickpeas
Black chickpeas recipe made with simple ingredients, packed with protein, fiber, and complex carbohydrates
Ingredients
- 250 grams kaalay chanay/ black chickpeas, boiled
- 200 grams water leftover from boiling chanay
- 1 small, 50 grams onions- chopped
- 1 small, 30 grams potatoes (optional)- small cubes
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon red chili flakes
- 1 teaspoon cumin seeds (zeera)
- 2 tablespoons oil/ ghee
- Garnish - chopped coriander, onion, tomatoes, green chilies
Instructions
- Heat oil/ ghee in a pot or wok.
- Add cumin seeds and cook for a minute until it starts to splatter.
- Add onion, saute for 1 minute until translucent.
- Add potatoes, if using.
- Add salt, chili flakes and chickpeas along with its water.
- Stir and cook on low heat for about 25 minutes until potatoes are tender.
- Dish out and garnish.
Notes
For boiling black chickpeas or kaalay chanay, soak them overnight or minimum 8 hours, with little baking soda and water that not only covers but way above because kalay chanay will expand when soaked. In the morning, drain the water, and boil them with fresh water in pressure cooker or instant pot until tender. Use enough water to not only boil but have some reserved water to cook.
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