Jaisalmeri Chane recipe with video by Dhwani Mehta - cookingcarnival (2024)

. By Dhwani Mehta. This post may contain affiliate links. This blog generates income via ads.

Jump to Recipe

Jaisalmeri Chane (instant Pot) is a black chickpeas curry in curd based gravy. This is a traditional dish from Jaisalmer, Rajasthan. It is also referred to as Kala Chana Kadhi. This easy Indian Instant Pot Chana recipe is a simple, delicious and very easy to prepare vegetarian side dish. The flavors of this gravy are mildly enhanced by the use of some fragrant spices.

Jaisalmeri Chane recipe with video by Dhwani Mehta - cookingcarnival (1)

Kala chana is very nutritious. It is rich in protein and fiber content. To make Jaisalmeri Chane, one needs to soak the dried, black chickpeas for around 6 hours or overnight. Once that is taken care of nothing else takes time.

Jaisalmeri Chane recipe with video by Dhwani Mehta - cookingcarnival (2)

Serve this super healthy Jaisalmeri Chane with Rice or Roti. I made this curry without onion and garlic. You can add if you wish to.

Jaisalmeri Chane recipe with video by Dhwani Mehta - cookingcarnival (3)

Don’t Forget to check out our collection of Indian Curry recipes

Jaisalmeri Chane recipe with video by Dhwani Mehta - cookingcarnival (4)

Print

5 from 5 votes

Jaisalmeri Chane

Jaisalmeri Chane is a black chickpeas curry in curd based gravy. This is a traditional dish from Jaisalmer, Rajasthan. It is also referred to as Kala Chana Kadhi. It Is simple, delicious and very easy to prepare. The flavors of this gravy are mildly enhanced by the use of some fragrant spices.

Course Main Course

Cuisine Indian, Rajsthani

Keyword Chana Kadhi, Instant pot Kala Chana, Jaisalmeri chane

Servings 4 people

Calories 306kcal

Author Dhwani

Ingredients

  • 1 cup Dried Kala Chana
  • 1 tablespoon Ghee
  • Hing Pinch
  • ½ teaspoon Cumin seeds
  • 1 tablespoon Cumin and coriander powder (2 teaspoon Coriander powder and 1 teaspoon Cumin powder)
  • 1 tablespoon Chili powder
  • ½ teaspoon Turmeric powder
  • ½ teaspoon Garam masala
  • 1 ½ cup Curd / yogurt
  • 3 tablespoon Besan / Chickpea Flour
  • Cilantro for garnishing

US Customary - Metric

Instructions

Jaisalmeri Chane on stove top

  • Wash Kala chana and soak them in hot water for 6 hours or overnight.

  • Drain the water and pressure cook it along with 4 cups of water. Take 4 to 5 whistles or until they are cooked. Drain the chana and keep it aside. Preserve the water.

  • Take a mixing bowl. Add curd, Chickpea flour (besan), turmeric powder, chili powder, cumin and coriander powder, and garam masala. Mix them well. Add salt and prepare the lump-free batter.

  • In a pan, heat ghee. Add cumin seeds and hing. Let cumin seeds crackle.

  • Add prepared curd mixture and preserved water (2 Cups). Let it boil for 5 minutes.

  • Add boiled chana. Stir well. Cook it for 5 to 7 minutes on medium to high heat or until it thickens little bit.

  • Jaisalmeri Chane is ready. Garnish it with cilantro. Serve this with Phulka roti or steamed rice. Enjoy.

Jaisalmeri Chane in Instant Pot

  • Wash Kala chana and soak them in hot water for 6 hours or overnight.

  • Drain the water and add it into the instant pot along with 4 cups of water. Cover with locking lid, vent valve on sealing position. Press the manual /pressure cook button andset it to 20 minutes under high pressure. Release the pressure naturally. Drain the chana and keep it aside. Preserve the water.

  • Take a mixing bowl. Add curd/yogurt, Chickpea flour (besan), turmeric powder, chili powder, cumin and coriander powder and garam masala. Mix them well. Add salt and prepare the lump-free batter.

  • Turn on the instant pot in ‘Saute’ normal mode. Add ghee in the instant pot insert. Once the ghee is hot, add cumin seeds and let them crackle. Add asafoetida.

  • Add prepared curd mixture and preserved water (2 Cups). Let it boil for 5 minutes.

  • Add boiled chana/Chickpeas and cook on saute mode for 7-8 minutes stirring occasionally. It will thicken as it cooks. Turn off the Instant Pot. Kadhi will thicken further as it cools.

  • Jaisalmeri Chane in instant pot is ready. Garnish it with cilantro. Serve this with Phulka roti or steamed rice. Enjoy.

Notes

Take sour curd (Not too much sour). If your curd/yogurt is not sour, you may add lemon juice at the end.

If you want to add Onion and garlic, add finely chopped onion and grated garlic with cumin seeds. Saute for a few minutes.

If you dont have Kala chana/Black Garbanzo beans, you may use white chickpeas/chole too.

Nutrition

Calories: 306kcal | Carbohydrates: 39g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 21mg | Sodium: 93mg | Potassium: 693mg | Fiber: 10g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 735IU | Vitamin C: 2.5mg | Calcium: 187mg | Iron: 5.1mg

Tried this recipe?Share your feedback with pics @cookingcarnival or tag #cookingcarnival on Instagram or Facebook!

More Indian Vegetarian Recipes

  • Makhana Chaat
  • Lemon Coriander Soup
  • Green Apple Pickle
  • Bhaidku

Reader Interactions

Comments

  1. Jaisalmeri Chane recipe with video by Dhwani Mehta - cookingcarnival (9)Shubha says

    Awesome chana recipe…BTW totally in love with the gorgeous utensils..very nice

    Reply

  2. Jaisalmeri Chane recipe with video by Dhwani Mehta - cookingcarnival (10)Kirti says

    Tried this jailasmeri black Chana recipe tdy for dinner and it turned out delicious. Thank u Dhwani for such a easy n yummy recipe wil surely try your recipes.

    Reply

    • Jaisalmeri Chane recipe with video by Dhwani Mehta - cookingcarnival (11)Dhwani Mehta says

      Awesome Kirti!! Glad to hear this. Thanks for the feedback. 🙂

      Reply

  3. Jaisalmeri Chane recipe with video by Dhwani Mehta - cookingcarnival (12)Soumya says

    If adding onions, we have to fry it before adding the curd mixture?

    Reply

    • Jaisalmeri Chane recipe with video by Dhwani Mehta - cookingcarnival (13)Dhwani Mehta says

      Yes, Soumya!

      Reply

  4. Jaisalmeri Chane recipe with video by Dhwani Mehta - cookingcarnival (14)Divya says

    Jaisalmeri Chane recipe with video by Dhwani Mehta - cookingcarnival (15)
    It was yummy. I added curry leaves, green chillies & ginger though. Thanks for the recipe.

    Reply

    • Jaisalmeri Chane recipe with video by Dhwani Mehta - cookingcarnival (16)Dhwani Mehta says

      Thanks, Divya for the feedback. I am glad to know that you liked it. 🙂

      Reply

  5. Jaisalmeri Chane recipe with video by Dhwani Mehta - cookingcarnival (17)Saranjit Singh says

    I Dhwani ya it’s really yummy this recipe I have tried for the first time. Although for many years I have done a lot of cooking in the Hotel Industry my most favorite regional cuisines are Rajasthani, Gujarati, Bengali, Punjabi, South Indian, Hyderabadi,
    Awadhi, Goan.Thanks for the Recipe.Hats off to you.Regards Saranjit Singh/ Johnny Chef and Hospitality Consultant, New Delhi.

    Reply

Leave a Reply

This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

AS SEEN IN:Jaisalmeri Chane recipe with video by Dhwani Mehta - cookingcarnival (18)

Jaisalmeri Chane recipe with video by Dhwani Mehta - cookingcarnival (2024)
Top Articles
Latest Posts
Article information

Author: Rubie Ullrich

Last Updated:

Views: 5538

Rating: 4.1 / 5 (52 voted)

Reviews: 83% of readers found this page helpful

Author information

Name: Rubie Ullrich

Birthday: 1998-02-02

Address: 743 Stoltenberg Center, Genovevaville, NJ 59925-3119

Phone: +2202978377583

Job: Administration Engineer

Hobby: Surfing, Sailing, Listening to music, Web surfing, Kitesurfing, Geocaching, Backpacking

Introduction: My name is Rubie Ullrich, I am a enthusiastic, perfect, tender, vivacious, talented, famous, delightful person who loves writing and wants to share my knowledge and understanding with you.