Kala Chana Fry/Senagala Talimpu/Black Chickpeas Stir Fry

Prep Time: 2min

Soak Time: 8hrs or Overnight

Cook Time: 35min
Total Time: 8hr 37min
Yield: 3-4 Servings

Ingredients

1 Cup Kala Chana/Senagalu/Black Chickpeas
1-2 Green Chillies, slit on one side
1/8 Tspn Turmeric Powder
1/4 Tspn Cumin(Jeera) Seeds
1/4 Tspn Mustard Seeds(Avaalu)
Salt to Taste
1 Tblspn Grated Coconut (optional)
3-4 Dry Red Chillies, broken
Few Curry Leaves (optional)
3 Cups Water or add as needed
1 Tblspn Cilantro(Kothmir) Leaves
2 Tblspn Oil

Directions

• Soak kala chana in water overnight & drain. 

• Add little salt, soaked black chickpeas, water (chickpeas must be completely immersed in water) in a pressure cooker & close the lid. Pressure cook for 4-5 whistles on a medium flame. Turn off the flame & let the pressure release naturally. Open the lid & drain water completely. Keep aside.

• Heat oil in a wide pan or in a cooker on a medium flame; add cumin seeds, mustard seeds & let them splutter. Add dry red chillies, green chillies, curry leaves(optional) & saute for a minute.

• Now add boiled kala chana & mix everything well with a spoon. Cook for 5-8 minutes by stirring occasionally & add salt. Mix everything well & add cilantro leaves. 

• Finally add grated coconut(optional) & combine everything well. Cook for another 2-3 minutes & turn off the flame.

• Serve as an evening snack or you can also offer to god as a prasad.