Kala chana, also known as black chickpeas, is a super healthy option when it comes to snacking. We all crave snacks during monsoons, and kala chana fits perfectly into this weather. With kala chana, you can make a variety of tasty dishes, such as chaat, tikkis, stuffed parathas, hummus, kebabs, and pakodas, with aromatic Indian spices. Relish these with tea and mint chutney, and enjoy!
Kala Chana Chaat
This chaat is a must-try; you just need boiled kala chana, chopped onions, tomatoes, green chillies, coriander leaves, chaat masala, lemon juice, salt, and sev. Add boiled kala chana, finely chopped onions, tomatoes, and green chillies in a bowl. Mix all well. Add chopped coriander leaves, a pinch of chaat masala, and salt as per taste. Add fresh lime juice drops and toss well to combine flavours. Garnish the chaat with a sev.
Kala Chana Tikki
Kala chana tikkis are super healthy and made with aromatic Indian spices. You just need boiled and mashed kala chana, boiled potatoes, chopped onions, green chillies, coriander leaves, ginger-garlic paste, salt, and spices like cumin powder, coriander powder, and garam masala. In a bowl, mash boiled kala chana with boiled potatoes.
Add chopped onions, green chillies, fresh coriander leaves, and a teaspoon of ginger-garlic paste. Then mix salt, cumin powder, coriander powder, and garam masala. Shape the mixture into small, round tikkis. Heat a non-stick pan and shallow-fry the tikkis in a little oil until they are golden. Serve hot with mint chutney or ketchup.
Kala Chana And Corn Pakodas
Pakodas are a must during the monsoon. You need boiled kala chana, sweet corn kernels, chopped onions, green chillies, coriander leaves, gram flour (besan), salt, and spices like cumin powder, coriander powder, and chilli powder. In a bowl, combine the boiled kala chana and sweet corn kernels. Add chopped onions, green chillies, fresh coriander leaves, and gram flour. Add salt, cumin powder, coriander powder, and chilli powder. Mix well to form a thick, batter-like consistency. Heat oil in a kadhai, drop spoonfuls of the batter, and fry until golden brown and crispy. Drain on paper towels and serve hot with chutney.
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Kala Chana Stuffed Paratha
To make these healthy yet filling dishes. In a bowl, add whole wheat flour and a pinch of salt. Knead it well using water. In another bowl, combine boiled and mashed kala chana with chopped onions, green chillies, ginger-garlic paste, cumin powder, coriander powder, and garam masala. Now make rounds of dough, place a small amount of the kala chana mixture and fold the edges. Now make paranthas, as you do normally. Cook on a hot tawa with ghee and enjoy with yoghurt or pickles.
Kala Chana Hummus
To make this healthy hummus, you need boiled kala chana, chillies, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, salt, cumin powder, and paprika or red chillies. In a mixer, blend boiled kala chana with chillies, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic cloves, salt, and cumin powder until smooth and creamy. Now take a bowl and top it with extra olive oil and food colouring if desired. Serve this nutritious kala chana hummus with pita bread, crackers, or vegetable sticks.
Spicy Kala Chana Kebabs
Monsoon, tea, and kababs just sound so amazing, right? You will need boiled kala chana and potatoes together in a large bowl. Mix in chopped onions, green chillies, fresh coriander leaves, and a teaspoon of ginger-garlic paste. Season with salt, cumin powder, coriander powder, and garam masala. Shape the mixture into kebabs, shallow fry or grill them. Serve with onions and mint chutney.
Enjoy these delicious yet healthy kala chana starters during the monsoon season! These dishes bring comfort and warmth to rainy days. Kala chana dishes not only satisfy your taste buds but also provide essential health benefits.