Nitra Kala Chana (Black Chickpeas)

About this item

Nutty desi chickpeas for chana masala. Nitra Kala Chana are black chickpeas, the small, dark-skinned desi variety cooked across North and East India.

Why cooks choose it

Kala chana keep a firm, satisfying bite and a nutty flavour after cooking, so they hold up in a dry sukha chana or a spiced curry. Boiled and tossed with onion, tomato and lemon, they make a quick, tangy chaat.

What to cook with it

• Kala chana chaat
• Kala chana curry
• Sukha chana for Navratri
• Sprouted chana salad

How to cook

Soak overnight in plenty of water. Pressure-cook with fresh water and salt for 6 to 7 whistles until tender. Keep the cooking water: it adds body and flavour to the curry.

Pack sizes

Available in 500 g and 1 kg packs.

Storage

Store dry chana in an airtight jar in a cool, dry place.

Try it in our Kala Chana Chaat recipe, or browse the full pulses and lentils range. Buy it on Amazon.ae or order on WhatsApp in the UAE.