Kala Chana Masala Recipe

Kala Chana Masala | Black Chana Masala | How to Make Kala Chana Masala Recipe with step-by-step photos 

Kala Chana Masala is a delicious, wholesome, and spiced snack. It is one of my favorite hot snacks, which is served as a breakfast or as a snack. This is my family recipe; my mother used to cook it, especially during Ramadan. Complete instructions below 

How to Serve It?

Some people eat this chole masala with boiled and bagara rice, which is usually served with yogurt,papdi, and onion salad with tomato that helps to enhance the taste of chole.

How can it be cooked?

This black chickpea is cooked with our traditional spices, which can be used in many other dishes. I have also been told to use the same spices in the different dishes in my previous recipes. 
                         

The main ingredients are:

It is prepared with black chickpeas, onion, and chana special spice that I will tell you about next in this recipe

I would also like to share here some benefits of black chickpeas because it was seen that usually, people in Pakistan don't want to have it wrong thinking this is the reason I am sharing here the benefits of black chickpeas, so go ahead to know how to make kale chana masala. 

Benefits of kale chana

1. Black chickpeas' benefits are immense and can help you stay healthier naturally. 
2. Black chickpeas are very nutritious, and apart from providing essential elements, they also help in clearing the digestive tract.
3. It also relieves complaints of bloating and belching
4. If consumed regularly, it contains enough roughage to smooth the excretory cycle of the body. 
5. In case of a stomach infection, 
6. Eating black Peas is effective in retaining the nutrition of the body and stopping loose motions and getting rid of diarrhea!
7. The presence of some nutrients like folates, fiber, protein, carbohydrates, copper, iron, and phosphorus makes black chickpeas able to cure some of the common skin diseases.
8. Chickpeas are low in fat, high in dietary fiber, and rich in healthy vitamins and minerals. 2 or 3 tablespoons can provide the same nutritional value as 5 portions of fruits and veggies. Thus, you should add these legumes to your diet to avail of all the benefits that black chickpeas offer....               

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Firstly, soak the black chana by putting baking powder in it overnight. In the morning, rinse the kale chana under the running water. Put chickpeas in the pressure cooker, add 1/2 tsp salt and water, bring it to a boil, then close the pressure cooker.

Let it cook for 20-25 minutes after it starts to whistle
Once the kale chana is cooked, turn off the flame

Take all ingredients and prepare them. 

Lightly dry roast black peppercorn, black cardamom, and cumin seeds in the pan. Put roasted whole spices in the grinding jar and grind them till they turn into a fine powder. Set aside

Take out the yogurt from the bowl and whisk it well by adding a little salt, and set aside.

Heat the oil in the wok.

Add the onion to the oil, and saute the onion for 3-4 minutes.

Then add boiled Kala chana to the fried onion.

Fry them with onion for 5 minutes on medium flame.e

Then add powdered spices to the chana masa.la

Stir to mix well for 2 minutes over medium-low heat.

Now, pour hot and boiled water into the roasted can. a

Stir to combine well.

Bring the kala chohle to boil

Cover the lid and allow cooking for about 15 minutes over low-medium heat.t

Cook chana until it turns into a thick gravy, transfer to the serving dish, and garnish with coriander leaves, green chilies, and onion.

Now, Kala chole masala is ready to serve with boiled rice,papdi, onion salad, yogurt, and tea

Simple Arbi Fry Recipe

                                                                       

Simple Arbi Fry || Taro Root Fry || How to Make Arbi Fry with step-by-step photos and Video

Arbi Fry (taro roots) is a simple, easy, and delicious vegetarian dish that can be prepared within 20 minutes.

Arbi, for those who don’t know, is the Urdu name for the taro root. It has a subtly sweet taste and is often used in savory recipes in Pakistan.

Mainly I learned this recipe from my mother who used to make it with very simple methods and the taste used to be very good. an interesting fact about me is that I hadn’t eaten ladyfingers or taro root in my childhood whenever my mother used to cook I didn’t eat at all. 

But the first time I heard about both vegetables, they are so beneficial for bones. Since then, I started including these veggies on our menu. And Alhamdulilah, now I'm extremely fond of eating bhindi (lady-fingers) and arbi (taro root). Specially fry arbi or bhindi. I also have a FRIED BHINDI recipe on my blog.    

                                                          

My Latest Video: Simple Arbi Fry:

This arbi fry is simpler with just a few ingredients while the masala adds onion paste and spices.

Today, I am sharing one of my favorite ways to cook arbi. This simple arbi fry-it is a super simple recipe where arbi is fried with spices in more quantity of oil. And it isn’t used to water at all.

The ingredients are pretty simple; I don’t add any onion, garlic, or tomato to this arbi fry. It is just the spices tossed with lemon juice and then finished with green chilies with cilantro.

For the best result, follow my detailed step-by-step photo, video, and instructions tips and video below. 

             

Taro Roots Health Benefits:

Taro root is a vegetable used in a variety of cuisines around the world. It has a mild, nutty taste, starchy texture, and nutrition benefits that make it a healthier alternative to other root vegetables like potatoes. Taro root is commonly added to savory dishes or fried as a snack, but it can also add a creaminess and purple color to sweet recipes.

Taro is rich in nutrients that can provide important health benefits. A one-cup serving has a third of your daily recommended intake of manganese, which contributes to a good metabolism, bone health, and blood clotting.

Its high levels of vitamins can also promote healthy vision, skin, circulation, and immune system function. 

           

You might like these:

Kadhi pakora

Fried chana choley

Hyderabadi bagara baingan

Baingan bharta

Dhaba style mash dal

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To prepare this recipe, firstly, wash and then peel the arbi and cut into ¼ inch thick in rounds.   

       

Heat up the oil in the wok and put all peeled taro roots and fry on medium flame.

             

Meanwhile, add salt, red chili flakes, and turmeric powder.r

         

Keep stirring on medium-low flame until stickiness is removed.d, Cover and cook on a low flame for around 5-8 minutes

          

Once arbi gets soft, add chopped green chilies and coriander leaves, stir to mix well. 

          

Towards the end, squeeze fresh lemon juice and mix again.                               

Simmer thearborioy on a low flame for around 5 minutes. 

                          

Arbi fry is ready, then transfer to the serving bowl.                                               

Serve delicious arbi fry with tandoori roti or zeera rice.e

     

Chicken Jalfrezi With Chili Fried Rice Recipe

                                                                                 

Learn how to make Chicken Jalfrezi with Chili Rice using our easy-to-follow step-by-step instructions and accompanying photos and video. This delicious dish features tender chicken cooked in a flavorful sauce and paired with perfectly spiced fried rice.

Chicken Jalfrezi is a tomato-based curry with boneless chicken pieces, bell peppers, and onion. Unlike most traditional curries, Jalfrezi is often stir-fried instead of stewed or braised. This lends it a thick, semi-dry texture instead of a soupy one like that of Classic Chicken Curry.

Here I have also prepared chili garlic rice to serve with chicken jalfrezi. A lip-smacking and flavored chicken jalfrezi with chili garlic fried rice, along with chilled soft drinks, will make your day. Try this 😊

A small number of selected people gathering with lots of gossip tends to affect your mood. At the weekend, certainly, no need to rush to go outside or be bored; you can enjoy each moment with your loved ones, family, and friends at home.

                                                           

Check out my latest video featuring Chicken Jalfrezi with Chili Fried Rice:

This is the reason most of the time my first priority is to make delicious recipes with fun and enjoy with my loved ones. Anyway, let's proceed with the recipe.

Though I have shared the chicken jalfrezi recipe initially in my blog post and this recipe is 2nd version of jalfrezi with video and chili garlic fried rice

What exactly is Chicken Jalfrezi?

Chicken Jalfrezi is a chicken curry made with traditional onion and tomato masala. It is characterized by including large, cubed pieces of capsicum (bell pepper) added towards the end of the cooking time, so they keep their color and bite. Some versions of Chicken Jalfrezi also add large pieces of onion, but my recipe doesn’t.

What sets a Chicken Jalfrezi apart from other regular curries is the slightly tangy addition of vinegar at the end, which makes it rather reminiscent of more Indo-Chinese style curries such as Chicken Manchurian.

                                                        

Some of the Chinese recipes are included in my blog; you can find them by clicking the link, just like CHICKEN MANCHURIAN, EGG FRIED RICE, SOUPY NOODLES, SPICY NOODLES, FRIED RICE, and CHICKEN SHASHLIK.

I also made chili garlic fried rice to go with the chicken jalfrezi. This rice is quick and simple to prepare and can be made in just 10 minutes using leftover boiled rice.

This recipe can assist you in creating dishes of restaurant quality, and with the help of my tips, you can even customize it to achieve a restaurant-style dish.

TIPS:

If you are using fresh, homemade tomato puree, consider adding a tablespoon of tomato ketchup or 2 tablespoons of tomato paste to enhance the flavor and impart an umami taste.

For fried rice, it is best to use leftover, cold-boiled rice to achieve an awesome result without any sticky rice grains or breakages. In case you do not have leftover boiled rice, you can boil the rice for 5 hours before cooking and refrigerate it until completely cool before using it in the recipe.

                                              

I thought you might be interested in this:

Chicken Spaghetti

Chicken jalfrezi with spaghettis

Garlic Fried Rice

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How to prepare Chicken Jalfrezi served with Chili Garlic Rice?

To begin, cut the onions, bell peppers, and tomatoes into square-shaped pieces. Make sure to remove the seeds from the tomatoes.

                                                      

First, finely chop the garlic. 

  

Then, cut the boneless chicken into bite-sized cubes. 

       

Peel and slice the carrots and capsicums into thin, long pieces.

                                  

Lastly, cut the green chilies into thin, long strips.

In a wok or pan, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Add the onions and capsicums and sauté for 2-3 minutes. Once done, remove from the heat.

                                                                      

In a wok or pan, add oil and heat it up. Then, add chopped garlic and let it cook for a minute. Next, add chicken cubes and fry them with the garlic until the pink color disappears. 

Once the chicken turns white, add spices such as salt, chili flakes, crushed coriander, turmeric powder, and crushed black pepper. Stir everything together to ensure it is well-mixed.

                                                                      

Next, add a small amount of garam masala mix to the dish. Then, include the tomato puree. If you need the recipe for the TOMATO PUREE, it is available in my previous blog post. Simply click the link to access it.

                                                 

                   

To make the chicken tender, add spices and stir on medium-low flame before pouring in water. Once it boils, cover and cook on a medium flame for 15 minutes.

                           

Remove the lid and add sautéed veggies, mixing well. Finally, add tomato cubes and combine them with the chicken masala and veggies.

                                   

At the end of the cooking process, cover the dish and let it simmer over a low flame for approximately 5 minutes. Be sure to keep the flame very low,

as too much heat can cause the chicken jalfrezi to become dry. After 5 minutes, add julienne ginger and allow it to simmer for an additional 3 minutes.

                         

To prepare the chili fried rice, heat some oil in a separate pan or wok. Sesame oil works best for cooking fried rice, but you can use olive oil if you prefer. Add chopped garlic and fry for a minute. 

                                       

Then add thin slices of carrot and sauté with garlic for another minute. 

      

Next, add, long thin capsicum and sauté it for another minute. Once cooked, set the vegetables aside. 

                                        

                             

Crack an egg in the pan next to the sautéed ve, then add, sprinkle some salt and white pepper over the egg. Then, use a spatula to crumble the egg before adding long, thin green chilies. 

                    

Mix everything together before adding boiled, cold rice and mixing it with the masala. 

                           

Finally, add boiled rice, oyster sauce, and salt, and keep mixing everything over a medium-high flame.

                                                     

Before serving, taste the rice and adjust the level of spices as necessary. Continue to stir-fry the rice over high heat for another 2-3 minutes. Once done, your chili fried rice is ready.

                                  

Transfer your chicken jalfrezi and fried rice onto a serving bowl and plate.e 

                    

Serve hot immediately with this delicious chicken jalfrezi with fried rice.