{"product_id":"heera-kala-chana-500g","title":"Heera Kala Chana 500g","description":"\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeera Kala Chana 500g\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, also known as \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlack Chickpeas, Desi Chickpeas or Kala Chana\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, is a popular Indian pulse with a naturally nutty flavour and firm texture. These small dark chickpeas are a traditional staple in Indian cuisine and are perfect for hearty, flavourful and satisfying meals.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKala Chana is commonly used to prepare \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKala Chana Curry, Chana Masala, salads, chaats, curries and traditional Indian snacks\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. It is an excellent pantry essential for vegetarian and vegan cooking.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-pm-slice=\"1 3 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCooking Instructions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col data-spread=\"false\" start=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSoak the Kala Chana:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Rinse the chickpeas thoroughly and soak them in plenty of water for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e8–12 hours or overnight\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDrain and rinse the soaked chickpeas.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdd the chickpeas to a pressure cooker with fresh water and cook until tender. Alternatively, cook them in a covered pot until soft.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeat oil in a pan and add cumin seeds.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdd chopped onions and sauté until golden brown.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdd ginger-garlic paste and cook for 1–2 minutes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdd tomatoes, turmeric, coriander powder, chilli powder and salt.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCook until the tomatoes soften and the oil begins to separate.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdd the cooked Kala Chana and mix well.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdd water and simmer for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e10–15 minutes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, allowing the chickpeas to absorb the spices.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdd garam masala and simmer for another 2–3 minutes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGarnish with fresh coriander and lemon juice before serving.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e","brand":"Heera","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55216898834771,"sku":null,"price":7.99,"currency_code":"PLN","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/1260\/1171\/files\/HeeraKalaChanaPremiumChickpeas.png?v=1791237247","url":"https:\/\/indiastore.co\/products\/heera-kala-chana-500g","provider":"India@Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}