Aloo Kale Chane ki Sabzi (Potato and Black Chickpea Curry)

Name: Aloo Kale Chane ki Sabzi (Potato and Black Chickpea Curry)
Total time: 2700 s
Yield: Serves 6 servings
Ingredients: 1 large bowl black chickpeas (about 1 1/2 cups or 250 grams); 4-5 boiled potatoes; 1/4 teaspoon cumin seeds; Salt to taste; 2 pinches asafoetida (hing); 1 tablespoon ghee (clarified butter); 1/2 teaspoon mild red chili powder (degi mirch); 1 large bowl tomato puree (about 1 cup or 200 grams); 1/2 teaspoon garam masala; 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro; 1/2 teaspoon dried fenugreek leaves (kasuri methi)

Amita Sharma @cook_14291809

Delhi

Just the mention of Potato and Black Chickpea Curry makes your mouth water. This black chickpea curry is extremely popular. If you want to enjoy Banaras-style potato and black chickpea curry at home, here’s the recipe for making it:

Amita Sharma @cook_14291809

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Ingredients

45 minutes

Serves 6 servings

1large bowl black chickpeas (about 1 1/2 cups or 250 grams)
4-5boiled potatoes
1/4 teaspooncumin seeds
Salt to taste
2 pinchesasafoetida (hing)
1 tablespoonghee (clarified butter)
1/2 teaspoonmild red chili powder (degi mirch)
1large bowl tomato puree (about 1 cup or 200 grams)
1/2 teaspoongaram masala
2 tablespoonschopped cilantro
1/2 teaspoondried fenugreek leaves (kasuri methi)

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Steps

45 minutes

1

Soak the black chickpeas overnight in water with a little salt.
2

In the morning, cook the chickpeas in a pressure cooker for 7-8 whistles until tender.
3

Heat ghee in a pan. Add cumin seeds and asafoetida, and sauté until fragrant.
4

Add the tomato puree and cook, stirring, until the mixture comes to a boil and the oil starts to separate.
5

Add all the spices and sauté well.
6

Add the chopped boiled potatoes and mix thoroughly. For a thicker gravy, mash some of the potatoes before adding.
7

Add the cooked chickpeas, then stir in garam masala and dried fenugreek leaves. Cook for a few more minutes.
8

Your black chickpea curry is ready. Garnish with chopped cilantro and serve.