Pakistani-Style Kala Chana
Black garbanzo beans simmer with tomatoes, onion, dried chiles, and jalapeño for a hearty Pakistani-style dish with earthy legumes and warming pepper flavor. Turmeric, red chile, fresh cilantro, and a little raw onion add color and brightness, making it a satisfying choice for a family meal or a spiced side dish.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook3 hrs 5 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Pakistani-Style Kala Chana, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 56 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 12 / 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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- 82
- Heart Health
- 49
- Metabolic
- 57
- Digestive
- 38
- Inflammatory
- 43
- Performance
- 59
- General Wellness
- 1
Place garbanzo beans in a large bowl. Pour enough water over the beans to cover them by several inches. Soak for 8 hours to overnight. Rinse and drain the garbanzo beans thoroughly.
- 2
Combine garbanzo beans, water, tomatoes, finely chopped onion, dried red chile peppers, jalapeño pepper, oil, salt, turmeric, and ground red chile pepper in a large pot over medium-high heat; bring to a boil, reduce the heat to medium-low, and cook until the garbanzo beans are tender, 3 to 4 hours. Add water as needed to keep about 1 inch of liquid at the bottom of the pot.
- 3
Garnish with cilantro and finely chopped onion to serve.
- 4
Rinse and drain the garbanzo beans thoroughly.
- 5
In a large pot over medium-high heat, combine the garbanzo beans, 3 cups water, tomatoes, 1 finely chopped onion, dried red chile peppers, jalapeño pepper, oil, salt, turmeric, and ground red chile pepper; bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low and cook until the garbanzo beans are tender, 3 to 4 hours.
- 6
Add water as needed to maintain about 1 inch of liquid at the bottom of the pot.
- 7
Garnish with cilantro and 1 tablespoon finely chopped onion to serve.
- Calories 394.93 kcal Moderate 20%
- Protein 14.71 g Good Source 29%
- Carbohydrate 55.36 g 20%
- Total Fat 14.67 g Moderate 19%
- Saturated Fat 1.95 g Moderate 10%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 74.95 mg Low Source 3%
- Dietary Fiber 13.29 g Good Source 47%
- Total Sugars 14.92 g --
- Added Sugars 7.44 g Moderate 15%
- Calcium 60.76 mg Low Source 5%
- Iron 3.7 mg Good Source 21%
- Potassium 834.69 mg Moderate 18%
- Vitamin A 16.79 mcg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin C 21.74 mg Good Source 24%
- 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
Pakistani Style Kala Chana is made with 13 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 3 hrs 25 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Chili Pepper, Dried Chile Peppers, Dried Garbanzo Beans, and Fresh Cilantro. Each serving provides about 394.93 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Pakistani-Style Kala Chana made of?
- The main ingredients are Chili Pepper, Dried Chile Peppers, Dried Garbanzo Beans, Fresh Cilantro, Ground Turmeric. The full list of 13 is above.
- How long does it take to make Pakistani-Style Kala Chana?
- About 3 hrs 25 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 3 hrs 5 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 394.93 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Pakistani-Style Kala Chana easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 13 ingredients and 7 steps.
- Is Pakistani-Style Kala Chana healthy?
- Pakistani-Style Kala Chana has an easyChef Pro health score of 50/100. Per serving, it provides 394.93 calories and 14.71 g of protein, or 29% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, iron and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: saturated fat at 1.95 g (10% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 7.44 g (15% of the Daily Value). It contains Tomatoes 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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