Sukha Chana Recipe (No Onion Garlic)

If you're looking for a tasty and easy-to-make meal with no onion and garlic, this Sukha Chana recipe is a must-try. Get the recipe here!

5 from 1 vote

Print Pin

Course: Main Dish

Cuisine: Indian

Keyword: Sukha Chana

Prep Time: 20

Cook Time: 1

Soak Time: 8

Total Time: 9 20

Servings: people

Calories: 143kcal

Author: Chitra Goel

Cost: 10

Soak the kala chana in water overnight or for at least 6-8 hours.
1 cup dry kala chana
Drain the water and transfer the kala chana to a pressure cooker. Add enough water to cover the chana and pressure cook for 3-4 whistles or until the chana is tender. Alternatively, you can also cook the chana in a pot of water on the stove for 45-50 minutes or until tender.
Heat oil in a large skillet or wok over medium heat. Once hot, add cumin seeds and let them splutter.
2 tablespoon oil, 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
Add grated ginger and chopped green chilies. Sauté for a minute.
1 inch ginger, 2 green chilies
Add chopped tomatoes and cook until the tomatoes are soft and mushy.
1 tomato
Add turmeric powder, coriander powder, red chili powder, and salt. Mix well.
½ teaspoon turmeric powder, 1 teaspoon coriander powder, 1 teaspoon red chili powder, Salt
Add the cooked kala chana to the skillet and mix everything well.
Add garam masala and mix well. Cook for a couple of minutes.
½ teaspoon garam masala
Garnish with chopped cilantro leaves and serve hot with rice or roti.
Fresh cilantro leaves