Kala Chana Shorba is a wholesome, comforting soup made with black chickpeas and blend of mild spices. Its winter time and we think of soothing soup, stew and warm food. I always love to cook with chickpeas and it has its own health benefits. Chickpeas or also known as garbanzo beans make any dish wholesome as it is rich in protein and fiber. I have not added any cream and tried to keep this soup as healthy as possible. The spices combine very well with chickpeas making this soup so delicious. If you are looking for some healthy soups, try the ones listed below. Just click on the name for the recipe:
This is also my last post for the year 2015 but I will be back with more posts in 2016. I have no big resolutions but I do have some plans in my mind which include spending more time with my camera and bringing more new dishes for you which means more kitchen experiments 🙂 .. So, stay tuned and wish you all a very Happy New Year!!!
- Boiled Black Chickpeas – 1 cup
- Onion – 1 (finely chopped)
- Tomatoes – 2 (chopped)
- Grated Ginger – 1 tbsp
- Turmeric Powder – ¼ tsp
- Pepper corn – 2 tsp
- Cumin seeds – 1 tsp
- Amchur Powder/ dry mango powder – 1/2 tsp
- Vegetable Oil – 1 tbsp
- Salt to taste
- Cilantro/Coriander leaves for garnishing
- Lightly mash boiled chickpeas with a potato masher.
- Dry roast pepper corn and cumin seeds. Crush it in mortar pestle.
- Heat oil in a frying pan and saute onions till translucent.
- Add tomatoes, ginger, turmeric powder, amchur powder and keep stirring till tomatoes are mushy.
- Now add chickpeas, salt, crushed pepper and cumin. Mix well.
- Lower the flame, add some water and cover the pan.
- Serve it hot garnished with coriander leaves.
Yum
This looks super awesome, Priya. I love the kala chanas and the soup just looks perfect for the season right now..
thank you 🙂
Warm and comforting! I don’t use dried mango powder often but it sounds delicious in this dish. A really nice warming and earthy dish. Wishing you a super 2016! Sharing!
Thank you Bobbi 🙂 Amchur powder adds a nice tangy flavour to the dish 🙂
I must look for this ingredient at the Indian Provisions store in Wanchai….sounds delicious
heartwarming soup…delicious
Thank you 🙂
This soup is warming me up already! It;s finally cold in my area and every lit bit of heat counts! Pinning!
Thank you 🙂
Healthy and comfort ….awesome 🙂
Thank you 🙂
What a comforting soup to warm up on a chilly day. I haven’t cooked with black chickpeas, but will definitely look for them in the store now!
Thank you Amanda 🙂
Sounds so warming since its
So
Cold right now. I have everything but the mango powder… I’ve never seen that before. Any suggestions where to get
It?
Thank you Michele. You can easily get dry mango powder in any spice store or try online in sites like amazon. If you are not able to find it, replace it with little tamarind water.
Love Kala Chana and this recipe looks so easy n delicious. Would be a great pair with hot poori’s 🙂 Happy New Year
Thank you Molly 🙂
Such a comforting shorba! Loves kala chana and this soup sounds really something that I must try…
Thank you Rafeeda 🙂
Perfect for the chil weather.. Happy new year
happy new year Vidhya 🙂