Chatpate Kale Chane(Jaisalmeri Chane) recipe in curd based or yogurt based recipe.
Black Chickpeas or Kala Chana in spicy and tangy yogurt gravy with spices and thickened with chickpea flour(besan).
About the recipe Jaisalmeri Kale Chane
Chatpate Kale Chane(Jaisalmeri Chane) is a special yogurt based curry from Jaisalmer in Rajasthan(India), also known as Kala Chana Kadhi. Kale Chane or Kala Chana is back chickpeas. Pronounce Kale as "Kaa-le" not like the leafy greens' KALE'!!
Boiled chickpeas are added to yogurt gravy tempered with Indian spices. The gravy is thickened with chickpea flour or besan. It is a gluten-free curry , served with rice or chapatis or can also be relished just like that as soup or stew.
Rajasthan(state in India) is one of the most visited tourist destination in world. The state has rich heritage and culture. Though majority part of Rajasthan is dessert or has very hot and dry climate but the people there, their food, their costumes everything is so colorful.
I did my college from Ajmer Rajasthan and I am a big fan of Rajasthani cuisine. Whether it is kachori, dal-baati, papad ki sabzi or lehsun ki chutney or gatte ka pulao. Rajasthani dishes are prepared in simple ways and have rich flavours due to the use of spices.
Chickpea Flour in Rajasthani Cuisine
Since Rajasthan has dry weather and gets very scarce rainfall, people do not get to consume lot's of fresh vegetables. They mostly rely on dairy and various lentils and flours for the their daily consumption. Most of the dishes are prepared in either mustard oil or desi ghee and have lot flavourful spices, that keep the body cool in extreme climate(too hot in summer and too chilly winter nights).
What to have with Chatpate Kale Chane
It is also known as Kala Chana Kadhi but on the drier side and goes well with any of the flatbreads like Chapati, Poori, Ajwain Parantha / Masala Parantha or Tikadia.
We love to have these with plain steamed rice/jeera rice.
Try these Chatpatte Kale chane with Stuffed Aloo Kulchas or Bread Kulchas, this is a different combination and trust me you will want to make this again.
Benefits of Kale Chane
- Kale Chane are one of the best source of proteins for vegetarians, the rich source of fiber, minerals like iron, potassium, calcium.
- Fiber content helps regulate blood-sugar levels in people suffering from diabetes and aids in weight-loss.
- Very good source of folate for pregnant women, which prevents birth defects in new borns.
- It is also a good source of calcium strengthens bones.
These are a few of the benefits of these nutritious legumes that are the powerhouse of energy and minerals!!
Ingredients for Chatpate Kale Chane
Boiled Black Chickpeas, Yogurt, spices like coriander powder, dry mango powder, red chilli powder are used. I make it without onion or garlic. Since it is a no-onion no-garlic recipe you can make it during days like Navratri when people abstain from onions and garlic. Navratri Recipes or No Onion No garlic Recipes
To make it gluten-free, skip asafeotida or use gluten-free asafeotida.
Black Chickpeas can be boiled in stovetop pressure cooker or Instant Pot. Check recipe card for details.
How to make Jaisalmeri Chane in Yogurt gravy
Chatpate Kale Chane
Ingredients
- 1 Cup Kale Chane To be boiled
Spices used
- 1 Cumin Seeds Jeera
- 1 Tej Patta/Bay Leaf
- 1" Cinnamon stick
- 1-2 Black Cardamom Badi Eliachi
- 4-5 Cloves Laung
- 4-5 Black Pepper Kali Mirch
- ¼ tsp Asafoetida Hing
- 2 Tsp Coriander Powder Dhaniya Powder
- 1 tsp Garam Masala Powder
- ½ tsp Turmeric Powder
- ½ tsp Amchoor Powder
- ½ tsp Red Chilli Powder
- Small Fresh Ginger
- 1-2 Green Chillies
- Fresh Coriander for Garnish
- Salt to Taste
- 1-2 tbsp Ghee/Oil
For Gravy Consistency
- ¼ Cup Besan/Chickpea Flour Pls see Notes
- 1 Cup Yogurt/Curd Dahi
For Semi Dry Version
- ½ Cup Yogurt/Curd Dahi
- 2 tbsp Besan/Chickpea Flour
Instructions
Boil Kala Chana
- Soak Kala Chana(Black Chickpeas) overnight or at least for 5-6 hrs.1 Cup Kale Chane
- Discard the water and put Chane in the pressure cooker with enough water with salt, and cook Chane till 4-5 whistles. Take off the flame and wait for the pressure to release.Salt to Taste
- Take out 2 cup of boiled chana as much as you want to add , keep the water for later use.
Prepare Gravy
- Mix besan and other dry spices in yogurt/curd with water and keep aside. Take care that are no lumps formed.2 Tsp Coriander Powder, ½ tsp Turmeric Powder, ½ tsp Amchoor Powder, ½ tsp Red Chilli Powder
- Heat oil/ghee in a pan and add asafoetida and cumin seeds. Let it splutter.1 Cumin Seeds, ¼ tsp Asafoetida, 1-2 tbsp Ghee/Oil
- Crush Ginger and green chilli in motor pestle and add when cumin seeds crackle.Small Fresh Ginger, 1-2 Green Chillies
- Add the whole dry spices(cinnamon, bay leaf, cloves, black pepper). Roast for few seconds till it gives aroma.1 Tej Patta/Bay Leaf, 1" Cinnamon stick, 1-2 Black Cardamom, 4-5 Cloves, 4-5 Black Pepper
- Add besan/ chickpea mixture to the pan and mix well. Cook for 2-3 minutes. Keep stirring. Let the gravy boil nicely.
- Add chana and mix well. Add salt as per your taste and adjust the water as per the consistency you like.
- Add garam masala.1 tsp Garam Masala Powder
- Garnish with chopped onions(optional) and coriander and serve hot.Fresh Coriander for Garnish
For Gravy like consistency
- Add 1/4 cup besan to 1 Cup of yogurt/curd and add about 1½ cups of water. Cook tlll it reaches desired consistency.¼ Cup Besan/Chickpea Flour, 1 Cup Yogurt/Curd
For Semi Dry version
- Add 2 tbsp of besan to ½ Cup of yogurt/curd and add about 1 cups of water. Cook tlll it reaches desired consistency.2 tbsp Besan/Chickpea Flour, ½ Cup Yogurt/Curd
Cooking Black Chickpeas in Instant Pot
- Drain over night soaked black chickpeas. Add to the inner pot of Instant Pot. Add about 3 cups of water.
- Set on the Saute Mode on for 10 minutes on high.
- Let it boil for few minutes till some froth accumulates at the top. Remove it and add salt
- Cancel the Saute Mode and set the Pressure Cook Mode on High and set timer for 20 minutes. Once done, do QPR(Quick Pressure Release) and check whether Chana are soft or not. Press one or two chana between the thumb and index finger. It should be soft and easy to press.
- Use as required.
Notes
Stepwise pics
For Gravy add more water and cook till the gravy thickens.
Recipes with Kala Chana
Do make Jaisalmeri Kale Chane or Chatpate Kale Chane for everyday meals or on any auspicious occasions and get togethers to perk up your festivities. These go well will Pooris and Ajwain Paranthas or Methi Paranthas also!!
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tastyrecipesfrompooja
This is a unique recipe, never heard of this type of gravy before. Loved it, will try someday, as Iove yoghurt a lot!
Vanitha Bhat
Love kala chana; we always cook it on a Friday! Looks amazing; so interesting to see you using a dahi and besan in the curry! Awesome share 🙂
Lata Lala
These kale chane look lipsmacking. I make curry sometimes but mostly use this for making chaat.
Your recipe sounds yummy with curd. Bookmarking this to make it soon.
Freda @ Aromatic essence
These chatpate kale chane look very tasty. I do make it with besan, but haven't tried adding yogurt. Will try it next time!
Swati
Thanks Freda.. do try the this with besan
Ashima
Kale chane is one of my favorite for curries and also chaat! But I have never cooked them in a dahi-besan curry base! Thanks for the idea 🙂
Swati
Thanks Ashima!!
Jagruti Dhanecha
Love kale chane curry, and this chatpatte chane sounds so delicious! A tasty and healthy curry.
Swati
Thanks Jagruti!!