Black chickpea pickle, also known as Kale Chana Ka Pickle, is a delicious and flavorful condiment made from black chickpeas, mustard oil, green chili, ginger, and a mixture of fragrant spices. If you are unaware of the steps to follow to make black chickpeas pickle at home, simply follow my recipe.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
- Black chickpea pickle is a flavorful Indian condiment.
- Store the pickle clean and airtight jar in the fridge for an extended life.
- Serve the pickle with traditional Indian main courses, dals, curries, snacks, sandwiches, salads, grilled dishes, and cheese platter.
- Black chickpea pickle taste slightly nutty, earthy, and spicy.
- Other similar pickles are Chili Pickle (Mirchi ka Achar), Garlic Pickle (Lehsun ka Achar), Onion Pickle (Pyaz ka Achar), Tomato Pickle (Tamatar ka Achar), and Mango Pickle (Aam ka Achar).
The Ingredients:
- 500 gram black chickpea
- 1 cup mustard oil
- ½ cup ginger
- 9 pieces green chili (slit)
- 1 tbsp mustard powder
- 2 tbsp pickle spice mix
- 1 tbsp turmeric powder
- 1 tbsp red chili powder
- Salt to taste
- 1 tbsp coriander powder
- 1 tbsp cumin powder
- 2½ tbsp vinegar
I got this recipe from a guest lecturer at a women’s seminar held in our community hall. She had brought snacks to share and encouraged us to network over food. I was drawn to her dish and asked about it, especially the pickle that had a vibrant and unique look. She smiled and said, “It is my unique way to connect with people.”
I asked for the recipe and she was happy to share it with me. I made it on the very next day. My husband said it felt empowering, and the boys liked the boldness. Now, it is our idea-day snack. That experience reminded me that knowledge is not just shared in talks and speeches; it is sometimes served through unique recipes by women who feed both mind and spirit.
How to Make Black Chickpea Pickle? (Step by Step Guide with Images)
Step 1: Take 500 gm black chickpeas and soak them overnight. Then spread them on a towel and let them dry completely.
Step 2: Heat one cup of mustard oil in a pan.
Step 3: Add 8 to 9 slit green chilis, 1 tbsp mustard powder, 2 tbsp pickle spice mix, 1 tbsp turmeric powder, 1 tbsp red chili powder, salt to taste, 1 tbsp coriander powder, 1 tbsp cumin powder, and 2½ tbsp vinegar to the chickpeas. Mix everything very nicely.
Step 4: Add one more cup of mustard oil and mix everything very nicely.
Step 5: Your Black Chickpea Pickle is ready. Store it in a sun-dried jar and enjoy it anytime.
Recipe Card
Black Chickpea Pickle | Kale Chana Ka Pickle
Ingredients
- 500 gram black chickpea
- 1 cup mustard oil
- ½ cup ginger
- 9 pieces green chili slitted
- 1 tbsp mustard powder
- 2 tbsp pickle spice mix
- 1 tbsp turmeric powder
- 1 tbsp red chili powder
- Salt to taste
- 1 tbsp coriander powder
- 1 tbsp cumin powder
- 2½ tbsp vinegar
Instructions
- Take 500 gm black chickpeas and soak them overnight. Then spread them on a towel and let them dry completely.
- Heat one cup of mustard oil in a pan.
- Add 8 to 9 slitted green chilis, 1 tbsp mustard powder, 2 tbsp pickle spice mix, 1 tbsp turmeric powder, 1 tbsp red chili powder, salt to taste, 1 tbsp coriander powder, 1 tbsp cumin powder, and 2½ tbsp vinegar to the chickpeas. Mix everything very nicely.
- Add one more cup of mustard oil and mix everything very nicely.
- Your Black Chickpea Pickle is ready. Store it in a sun-dried jar and enjoy it anytime.
