Boot / Kala Chana Chola

Yields34 Servings
Prep Time5 minsCook Time40 minsTotal Time45 mins

Directions

1

Soak the kala chana/boot overnight or for at least 6 hours.

2

Wash and drain the kala chana. In a medium size pot, boil some water, enough to be able to completely immerse the kala chana. Once water is boiling, add the kala chana to it with a pinch of salt. Let the kala chana boil for 10 minutes. You don't need the kala chana to be cooked all the way through since you will be cooking it more later. Drain the kala chana and set aside.

3

Heat vegetable oil in a medium sized pan. Add the diced onions and fry for 2-3 minutes.

4

Add the ginger and garlic paste, and fry for additional 1 minute. Add in all the masala (turmeric, chili, cumin, coriander, and salt) and saute for another 2 minutes.

5

Add in your roma tomatoes and saute for 4-5 minutes until the tomatoes have completely melted.

6

Add the potatoes to the pan and saute for 5 minutes. After 5 minutes add your kala chana, bay leaves, and 1/2 cup of water (add more for more gravy/jhol). Close the lid and cook for 10-15 minutes.

7

After 10-15 minutes, check your potatoes to see if they are completely cooked through along with the kala chana/boot. They both should retain their shape, but be soft when pressing down on them. Garnish with cilantro and enjoy with some moori or puffed rice!

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Ingredients

Nutrition Facts

34 servings

Serving size

8 servings


Amount per serving
Calories204
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 7g9%
Saturated Fat 1g5%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg
Sodium 24mg2%
Total Carbohydrate 26g10%
Dietary Fiber 10g36%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 6g

Potassium 232mg5%

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

 

Ingredients

Directions

1

Soak the kala chana/boot overnight or for at least 6 hours.

2

Wash and drain the kala chana. In a medium size pot, boil some water, enough to be able to completely immerse the kala chana. Once water is boiling, add the kala chana to it with a pinch of salt. Let the kala chana boil for 10 minutes. You don't need the kala chana to be cooked all the way through since you will be cooking it more later. Drain the kala chana and set aside.

3

Heat vegetable oil in a medium sized pan. Add the diced onions and fry for 2-3 minutes.

4

Add the ginger and garlic paste, and fry for additional 1 minute. Add in all the masala (turmeric, chili, cumin, coriander, and salt) and saute for another 2 minutes.

5

Add in your roma tomatoes and saute for 4-5 minutes until the tomatoes have completely melted.

6

Add the potatoes to the pan and saute for 5 minutes. After 5 minutes add your kala chana, bay leaves, and 1/2 cup of water (add more for more gravy/jhol). Close the lid and cook for 10-15 minutes.

7

After 10-15 minutes, check your potatoes to see if they are completely cooked through along with the kala chana/boot. They both should retain their shape, but be soft when pressing down on them. Garnish with cilantro and enjoy with some moori or puffed rice!

Notes

Boot / Kala Chana Chola

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