## Peshawari Kala Chana Recipe (Pakistani Style) – Easy & Delicious Recipe

Discover how to make a delicious and authentic **Peshawari Kala Chana Recipe** with this easy-to-follow recipe. A traditional **Pakistani Lunch**, this dish is **Vegetarian** and perfect for any occasion.

**Yields:** 4 servings
**Prep time:** 30 minutes
**Cook time:** 30 minutes
**Total time:** 60 minutes

**Cuisine:** Pakistani
**Course:** Lunch
**Diet:** Vegetarian

### Ingredients for Peshawari Kala Chana Recipe:

* 2 cups Kala Chana (Brown Chickpeas) – sprouted
* 1 Onion – sliced
* 1 cup Tomatoes – finely chopped
* 1 tablespoon Ginger – paste
* 2 Green Chillies – finely chopped
* 1 inch Cinnamon Stick (Dalchini)
* 2 Black cardamom (Badi Elaichi)
* 1 tablespoon Coriander Powder (Dhania)
* 1 teaspoon Red Chilli powder
* 2 tablespoons Chana Masala Powder
* 1 tablespoon Anardana Powder (Pomegranate Seed Powder) – dried
* 2-3 teaspoon Coriander (Dhania) Leaves – finely chopped for garnish
* 2 tablespoons Ghee
* Salt – to taste

### Step-by-Step Instructions to Make Peshawari Kala Chana Recipe:

1. wash and pressure cook the sprouted kala chana for two whistles in a pressure cooker and keep aside.
2. Heat ghee in a wok on medium flame, add the whole spices – black cardamom and cinnamon stick and let it release its aroma into the ghee.
3. Add the sliced onions and fry until it turns brown, this will take around 10 minutes.
4. Now, add the tomatoes, ginger paste and finely chopped green chillies and saute until tomatoes become soft.
5. Add the spice powders – coriander, red chilli, chole masala and dried pomegranate powder and saute until the ghee leaves the sides.
6. Now, add the boiled spouted kala chana and enough water to your desired consistency.
7. Season with salt and simmer for 10 minutes.
8. Garnish with coriander leaves and serve the Peshawari Kala Chana along with  lachha parathas or steamed rice and green salads for a weeknight dinner.

### Tips for the Best Peshawari Kala Chana Recipe:

* Always use the freshest ingredients available for the best flavor.
* Ensure your oil is at the correct temperature before frying; too low and food absorbs oil, too high and it burns.

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