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Black Chickpea Curry

Healthy Punjab Starts Here! (JICA MSNA, Punjab)
Healthy Punjab Starts Here! (JICA MSNA, Punjab) @MSNA_JICA
Punjab, Pakistan

*For pregnant and lactating women*
Especially during pregnancy, consider replacing white channa with black channa for extra protein, fiber, and iron.

Minimum daily goal: 2 servings with 2 chapatis

Amount of nutrient and Percent Daily Reference Intake (%DRI) per 2 servings with 2 chapatis.

Calories: 1813kcal (%DRI 75)
Protein: 64g (%DRI 89)
Carbohydrates: 278g (%DRI 80)
Fats: 51g (%DRI 64)
Fiber: 23g (%DRI 82)
Folic acid: 548mcg (%DRI 96)
Iron: 24mg (%DRI 90)

*For pregnant and lactating women*
Especially during pregnancy, consider replacing white channa with black channa for extra protein, fiber, and iron.

Minimum daily goal: 2 servings with 2 chapatis

Amount of nutrient and Percent Daily Reference Intake (%DRI) per 2 servings with 2 chapatis.

Calories: 1813kcal (%DRI 75)
Protein: 64g (%DRI 89)
Carbohydrates: 278g (%DRI 80)
Fats: 51g (%DRI 64)
Fiber: 23g (%DRI 82)
Folic acid: 548mcg (%DRI 96)
Iron: 24mg (%DRI 90)

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Black Chickpea Curry

Healthy Punjab Starts Here! (JICA MSNA, Punjab)
Healthy Punjab Starts Here! (JICA MSNA, Punjab) @MSNA_JICA
Punjab, Pakistan

*For pregnant and lactating women*
Especially during pregnancy, consider replacing white channa with black channa for extra protein, fiber, and iron.

Minimum daily goal: 2 servings with 2 chapatis

Amount of nutrient and Percent Daily Reference Intake (%DRI) per 2 servings with 2 chapatis.

Calories: 1813kcal (%DRI 75)
Protein: 64g (%DRI 89)
Carbohydrates: 278g (%DRI 80)
Fats: 51g (%DRI 64)
Fiber: 23g (%DRI 82)
Folic acid: 548mcg (%DRI 96)
Iron: 24mg (%DRI 90)

*For pregnant and lactating women*
Especially during pregnancy, consider replacing white channa with black channa for extra protein, fiber, and iron.

Minimum daily goal: 2 servings with 2 chapatis

Amount of nutrient and Percent Daily Reference Intake (%DRI) per 2 servings with 2 chapatis.

Calories: 1813kcal (%DRI 75)
Protein: 64g (%DRI 89)
Carbohydrates: 278g (%DRI 80)
Fats: 51g (%DRI 64)
Fiber: 23g (%DRI 82)
Folic acid: 548mcg (%DRI 96)
Iron: 24mg (%DRI 90)

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Ingredients

1hr 10 mins
8 servings
  • 6 cupsblack chickpeas (soaked)
  • 1 cuponion (chopped)
  • 1 cuptomato (chopped)
  • 1/2 cupoil
  • 1/2 tbspgreen chili
  • 1 tspgarlic
  • 1 tspsalt
  • To taste condiments
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1hr 10 mins
  1. 1

    Heat the oil in a pot over medium heat.

  2. 2

    Add onions and sauté until it turns golden brown.

  3. 3

    Add the garlic and cook for another 2-3 minutes until fragrant.

  4. 4

    Stir in the chopped tomato and cook until it softens and blends into the mixture.

  5. 5

    Now add salt and condiments to the mixture.

  6. 6

    Add the black chickpeas to the pot, mixing it well with the other ingredients.

  7. 7

    Add water to set the desired consistency.

  8. 8

    Let the mixture simmer until the chickpeas become tender, allowing the flavours to meld together.

  9. 9

    Serve hot with rice or chapati.

Tips

Pair this meal with sources of vitamin C (lemon, chili, tomato, etc.) to help the body absorb iron from plant-based foods more effectively.

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Healthy Punjab Starts Here! (JICA MSNA, Punjab)
Healthy Punjab Starts Here! (JICA MSNA, Punjab) @MSNA_JICA
on May 12, 2026 20:46
Punjab, Pakistan
“Healthy! Tasty! Recipes” were developed under the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA)’s Punjab Multisectoral Nutrition Advisory Project (MSNA: 2023-2026) to address the malnutrition prevailing among women and children in Pakistan. Unbalanced diets lead to issues like low birth weight and stunting, which increase the risk of chronic diseases later in life. While knowledge is key to a balanced diet, it is often hard to access in rural areas. To bridge this gap, these recipes are designed for:                                                                                           1. Pregnant and lactating women2. Infants of complementary feeding age (6-24 months)3. Undernourished children4. School-aged children                                                          Overall, these recipes emphasize “Healthy, Tasty and Cook-friendly” as highlighted below:                                                                                    • Use common vegetables and eggs rich in minerals, vitamins and protein.• Follow WHO guidance on healthy diets by minimizing sugar, salt, and fat.• Use techniques like steaming and shallow frying to retain more nutrients.• Recommend chopping or grating veggies finely to improve texture for picky eaters.• Maximize local flavors and traditional wisdom for wider acceptability.• Encourage using home-grown produce from "nutrition gardens" (veggies and eggs).                                                                                                                                                                     Distributed through health centers and schools, these recipes aim to bring health and smiles to every kitchen in Punjab.Sources of Nutrition values: the Dietary Guidelines for Americans and the Food Composition Table for Pakistan
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