Dry Kala Chana Recipe (Instant Pot & Stovetop)

Name: Dry Kala Chana Recipe (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); 2 tablespoon Ghee or Oil; 1 teaspoon Cumin seeds (Jeera); 1 cup Water (for cooking ); 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

This 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 stovetop. It is vegan, gluten free and high protein.

Updated at: Sat, 18 Apr 2026 05:36:27 GMT