Kala Chana and Potato Curry
Black chana with potato combines earthy black chickpeas and tender potatoes with onion, garlic, ginger, cumin, coriander, turmeric, garam masala, and cayenne. Tamarind paste adds a tangy contrast to the warming spices, while asafoetida deepens the flavor. This hearty vegetarian Indian dish is traditionally served with roti for a satisfying meal.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook1 hr 20 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Kala Chana and Potato Curry, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 54 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 7 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 92 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 83
- Heart Health
- 44
- Metabolic
- 56
- Digestive
- 38
- Inflammatory
- 33
- Performance
- 56
- General Wellness
- 1
Sort and clean chickpeas, then wash them under cold water; drain. Combine chickpeas, salt, and baking soda in a large bowl; add water. Soak chickpeas for 24 hours; drain.
- 2
Combine onion, garlic, and ginger in a blender; add water. Blend the mixture at high speed until a smooth paste forms.
- 3
Heat oil in a 4-quart pot over medium-high heat. Add cumin seeds and asafoetida; cook and stir until the asafoetida expands and the cumin seeds darken, about 1 minute. Stir in the onion paste, taking great care to avoid splattering. Cook and stir until well mixed and fragrant, about 5 minutes.
- 4
Stir chickpeas, potatoes, remaining salt, coriander, garam masala, turmeric, and cayenne pepper into the onion-cumin mixture; add water. Bring to a boil and cover the pot; reduce the heat and gently simmer for 1 hour.
- 5
Stir in tamarind paste. Continue cooking, stirring occasionally, for 10 minutes more.
- Calories 403.86 kcal High 20%
- Protein 9.11 g Moderate 18%
- Carbohydrate 61.59 g 22%
- Total Fat 14.23 g Moderate 18%
- Saturated Fat 1.45 g Moderate 7%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 4.49 mg Low Source 2%
- Sodium 88.15 mg Low Source 4%
- Dietary Fiber 11.06 g Good Source 40%
- Total Sugars 15.23 g --
- Added Sugars 10.33 g High 21%
- Calcium 43.15 mg Low Source 3%
- Iron 1.45 mg Low Source 8%
- Potassium 608.99 mg Moderate 13%
- Vitamin A 2.99 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 1.31 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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About This Recipe
Kala Chana and Potato Curry is an Indian dinner recipe made with 17 ingredients. It takes about 1 hr 35 mins, serves 6, and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Asafoetida, Baking Soda, Cayenne Pepper, and Dried Garbanzo Beans. Each serving provides about 403.86 kcal, and is a good source of fiber.
Recipe Questions
- What is Kala Chana and Potato Curry?
- It is an Indian curry recipe made with 17 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch.
- What is Kala Chana and Potato Curry made of?
- The main ingredients are Asafoetida, Baking Soda, Cayenne Pepper, Dried Garbanzo Beans, Fresh Ginger. The full list of 17 is above.
- What goes well with Kala Chana and Potato Curry?
- Explore these Indian side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Kala Chana and Potato Curry?
- About 1 hr 35 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 1 hr 20 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 403.86 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Kala Chana and Potato Curry easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 17 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Kala Chana and Potato Curry healthy?
- Kala Chana and Potato Curry has an easyChef Pro health score of 47/100. Per serving, it provides 403.86 calories and 9.11 g of protein, or 18% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber. Worth noting per serving: saturated fat at 1.45 g (7% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 10.33 g (21% of the Daily Value). It contains Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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