Dry Kala Chana (Instant Pot & Stovetop)

Name: Dry Kala Chana (Instant Pot & Stovetop)
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 50 min
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 2 cups Black Chickpeas (Kala Chana) (rinsed & soaked in water for 6+ hours); 1 cup Water (for cooking); 2 tablespoon Oil; 1 teaspoon Cumin seeds (Jeera); 1 Green Chili Pepper (diced, optional); 2 teaspoon Ginger (freshly grated, optional); 2 teaspoon Dry Mango powder (Amchur) (or lime juice ); 1/4 cup Cilantro (to garnish); 2 teaspoon Coriander powder (Dhaniya powder); 1 teaspoon Ground Cumin (Jeera powder); 1 teaspoon Cayenne or Red Chili powder (adjust to taste); 1 teaspoon Salt (adjust to taste)

Instructions

Prep:5minCook:45min

Dry Black Chickpeas or Sukha Kala Chana is an easy Indian dish made during the festival of Navratri. Make it in the Instant Pot or on the stovetop. It is vegan, gluten-free, and high in protein.

Updated at: Wed, 13 May 2026 01:25:39 GMT