Lahori Channe (Vegan Pakistani Chickpea Dish)

Prep:10minCook:30min

A time-saving, homestyle version of a popular Pakistani street food. Flavorful, hearty and filling, it more than holds its own on your table. Serve it as a main dish with warm, homemade puri.

Updated at: Wed, 16 Aug 2023 18:10:58 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Great

Glycemic Index

Low

Glycemic Load

Moderate

Nutrition per serving

Calories337.2 kcal (17%)

Total Fat18.3 g (26%)

Carbs36.5 g (14%)

Sugars6.7 g (7%)

Protein10.2 g (20%)

Sodium530.3 mg (27%)

Fiber10.3 g (37%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredients

4 servings

800 gramscanned chickpeas

drained

3 ½ cupswater

¼ cupolive oil

3cloves garlic

grated

2 tablespoonsginger

grated

0.5onion

medium-sized, sliced thinly

2green chilies

slit

1 ½ teaspoonturmeric

1 tspchili powder

2 teaspoonsblack pepper

1 ½ tspcoriander powder

1 ½ tspgaram masala

1 tspAmchur powder

1 tspfive spice

1 tspred pepper flakes

Instructions

Step 1

Dry roast the whole spices until fragrant, then grind them into a fine powder using a coffee grinder or mortar and pestle.

Step 2

Sauté ginger, garlic in olive oil until fragrant, then add the onion and bird’s eye chilis.

Step 3

After the onion has turned translucent, add the red pepper flakes and spices. Fry for a few minutes until the oil starts to separate, then deglaze the pan with about ½ cup of water.

Step 4

Add your chickpeas and water. Cover and cook on medium high heat for 15-20 minutes.

Step 5

Turn off the heat and use a potato masher with a light hand to add variation in texture. Garnish with fresh herbs.