Vegan and packed with protein, this Spiced Black Chickpeas by @beyond_the_pill is bursting with flavors! Black chickpeas have higher fiber content compared to white chickpeas, and they also have low GI. It’s such an exciting #meatless meal! 🌱
Ingredients
2 cups black gram or chana
2 medium onions, finely chopped
4-5 cloves garlic, finely chopped
3-4 green chilies, chopped
3-4 tbsp gram flour (besan)
1 tsp whole cumin seeds
1 tsp coriander cumin powder
8-10 curry leaves (I didn’t find it so didn’t add any, but makes a great addition)
1 tsp chili powder
1 tsp turmeric powder
2 tbsp tamarind chutney
3-4 tbsp oil
Salt to taste
1/4cup fresh chopped mint leaves
½ cup fresh chopped cilantro leaves
Lemon wedges for garnish
Method
Wash and soak black chickpeas for 3-4 hours or overnight.
Pressure cook the beans for 30 minutes in 6 cups of water and some salt.
In a large pot, on medium heat, add oil. Add in cumin seeds, then finely chopped garlic and onion and sauté until golden.
Add in all dry spices except gram flour. Mix well.
Add in gram flour and quickly mix so it does not burn. Next, add black chickpeas and mix well.
Stir in tamarind chutney and add boiled potatoes. Add fresh mint and cilantro leaves if you like.
Let it cook on low heat until gravy thickens.
Ready to serve. Enjoy it with rice or with some chips!
