Black chickpeas and potato semi-dry curry (kala chana aur aloo curry) Recipe
Ingredients
- Dried black chickpeas or kala chana – 1 cup
- Potatoes – 2 (medium sized)
- Onions – 2 (chopped finely)
- Turmeric powder or haldi – 1/4 teaspoon
- FOR SEASONING
- Cooking oil – 4 tablespoons
- Mustard seeds or rai – 1/2 teaspoon
- 8-10 fresh curry leaves
- A pinch of asafoetida or hing
- Salt to taste
- TO BE GROUND TO A SMOOTH PASTE
- Whole red chillies – 3-4
- Urad dal – 3 teaspoons
- Grated coconut – 3/4 cup
- De-seeded tamarind chunk – 1/2 teaspoon
- HOW TO MAKE OR PREPARE BLACK CHICKPEAS WITH POTATO OR KALA CHANA AND ALOO CURRY RECIPE
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 344g | |
| Calories 754 | |
| Calories from Fat 570 | 76% |
| Total Fat 65.09g | 81% |
| Saturated Fat 13.4g | 54% |
| Trans Fat 1.4g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 20mg | 1% |
| Potassium 928mg | 27% |
| Total Carbs 41.91g | 11% |
| Dietary Fiber 8.0g | 27% |
| Sugars 7.39g | 5% |
| Protein 5.35g | 9% |
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