Kala Chana Turai Sabzi Recipe | Ridge Gourd with Black Chana | Nenua Chana Sabzi

Name: Kala Chana Turai Sabzi Recipe | Ridge Gourd with Black Chana | Nenua Chana Sabzi
Prep time: 500 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 545 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 1 cup Kala Chana (1 cup Kala Chana (Brown Chickpeas) soaked overnight); 1 piece Ridge Gourd (1 Ridge Gourd (Turai/ Peerkangai) peeled and sliced); 1 tbsp Mustard Oil (1 tablespoon Mustard oil); 1 tsp Cumin Seeds (1 teaspoon Cumin seeds (Jeera)); ¼ tsp Fenugreek Seed (1/4 teaspoon Methi Seeds (Fenugreek Seeds)); ¼ tsp Asafoetida (1/4 teaspoon Asafoetida (hing)); 1 piece Yellow Onion (1 Onion thinly sliced); 1 piece Ginger (1 inch Ginger finely chopped); 4 cloves Garlic (4 cloves Garlic finely chopped); 2 pieces Green Chili (2 Green Chilli finely chopped); 2 pieces Tomato (2 Tomatoes finely chopped); ½ tsp Ground Turmeric (1/2 teaspoon Turmeric powder (Haldi)); 1 tsp Red Chili Powder (1 teaspoon Red Chilli powder); 1 tsp Ground coriander (1 teaspoon Coriander Powder (Dhania)); ½ tsp Garam Masala (1/2 teaspoon Garam masala powder); 0 pieces Table Salt (Salt to taste); 5 sprig Cilantro (5 sprig Coriander (Dhania) Leaves finely chopped)

Kala Chana Turai Sabzi Recipe | Ridge Gourd with Black Chana | Nenua Chana Sabzi - Sabzi Recipes (Indian)

545 minIndian

Servings4

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Ingredients

For 4 servings

Kala Chana1 cup · 1 cup Kala Chana (Brown Chickpeas) soaked overnight
Ridge Gourd1 piece · 1 Ridge Gourd (Turai/ Peerkangai) peeled and sliced
Mustard Oil1 tbsp · 1 tablespoon Mustard oil
Cumin Seeds1 tsp · 1 teaspoon Cumin seeds (Jeera)
Fenugreek Seed¼ tsp · 1/4 teaspoon Methi Seeds (Fenugreek Seeds)
Asafoetida¼ tsp · 1/4 teaspoon Asafoetida (hing)
Yellow Onion1 piece · 1 Onion thinly sliced
Ginger1 piece · 1 inch Ginger finely chopped
Garlic4 cloves · 4 cloves Garlic finely chopped
Green Chili2 pieces · 2 Green Chilli finely chopped
Tomato2 pieces · 2 Tomatoes finely chopped
Ground Turmeric½ tsp · 1/2 teaspoon Turmeric powder (Haldi)
Red Chili Powder1 tsp · 1 teaspoon Red Chilli powder
Ground coriander1 tsp · 1 teaspoon Coriander Powder (Dhania)
Garam Masala½ tsp · 1/2 teaspoon Garam masala powder
Table Salt0 pieces · Salt to taste
Cilantro5 sprig · 5 sprig Coriander (Dhania) Leaves finely chopped

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Steps

1We begin making the Kala Chana Turai ki Sabzi / Nenua Chana Sabzi Recipe (Ridge Gourd with Black Chana Recipe) first prep all the ingredients and keep ready.
2Soak the kala channa in water overnight.
3Drain the soaked black chickpeas/ kala channa and pressure cook them with 2 cups of water and a pinch of salt for 4-5 whistles and then turn the heat to low and simmer for another 15 minutes until they are tender.
4Once done, turn off the pressure cooker and allow the pressure to release naturally. Keep aside.
5Peel and chop the ridge gourds/turai into small pieces or thin slices. Keep them aside.
6Heat oil in a large pan or kadai over medium heat. Add cumin seeds and methi seeds and allow it to splutter.
7Add the finely sliced onions, ginger, garlic and green chillies and sauté until the onions soften.Add the chopped tomatoes and cook until they turn soft and mushy. Add turmeric powder, coriander powder, red chilli powder, garam masala powder and salt. Mix well and cook for a couple of minutes until the spices are well combined with the tomatoes.
8Add the chopped ridge gourd (turai/nenua) to the pan. Mix well to coat the gourd with the spice mixture. Cover and cook for about 5-7 minutes or until the ridge gourd becomes tender, stirring occasionally.
9Once the ridge gourd is cooked, add the cooked black chickpeas (kala chana) to the pan. Mix everything together and cook for another 5 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld. Check the salt and adjust to taste.
10Turn off the heat and garnish the Kala Chana Turai Sabzi with freshly chopped coriander leaves and transfter to a serving bowl
11This Kala Chana Turai Sabzi Recipe with ridge gourd and black chickpeas is a nutritious and flavorful addition to your healthy diet meal plans. The combination of protein-rich kala chana and fiber-packed ridge gourd makes it a wholesome dish perfect for lunch or dinner. Enjoy this traditional North Indian vegetarian recipe that’s easy to make and delightful to taste.
12Serve the Kala Chana Turai Sabzi with Phulkas, Jeera Rice, Mooli Raita, Papad and Tomato Pickle for a wholesome lunch or dinner. You can also pack the sabzi along with the same meal combination into a lunch box.