Kabuli chana chutney can be made in two ways using chickpeas. While in one method you can mix it with ginger, garlic, and other ingredients and spices, in the other you can use spinach as an additional ingredient for the green color with the other ingredients being almost the same.
1cupchickpeaskabuli chana, soaked in water overnight and then boiled
3piecesdry red chilieseach broken in half
5clovesgarlicdeskinned
½inchgingercut into two small pieces
3piecesgreen chilieseach broken in half
1tspsesame oil
1tspsalt
1tspolive oil
½tsplemon juicehalf a lemon
Fresh coriander leaves for garnishing
Second method:
1cupchickpeaskabuli chana, soaked in water overnight and then boiled
5clovesgarlicdeskinned
2piecesgreen chilieswhole
½cupspinachwashed and cut into small pieces
1tspsesame oil
1tspsalt
1tspolive oil
Chili flakes for garnishing
Instructions
First method:
Take a mixer grinder and put 1 cup of chickpeas (kabuli chana) that has been soaked in water for 6 hours and then boiled. Then, add 3 pieces of dry red chilies (each broken in half), 4 to 5 deskinned cloves of garlic, fresh ginger of ½ inch in size (cut into two small pieces), and 3 pieces of fresh green chilies (each broken in half). (Pro tip: You may skip adding garlic and red chilies to the chutney. And, if you prefer hot and spicy chutney, you can add more red and green chilies to it).
Then, add 1 tsp of sesame oil to the ingredients in the jar. Finally, add 1 tsp of regular table salt to it.
Grind it just once to get a coarse paste. Do not add any water to it.
Now, add 1 tsp olive oil to it. (Pro tip: Adding olive oil at this stage and not initially will allow it to mix nicely with the chutney paste).
Mix it nicely with a spoon and then add ½ tsp of fresh lemon juice to it. You can also squeeze the juice of half a lemon into it directly. Adding lemon juice will enhance the eventual taste and flavor of the chutney.
Mix it nicely, transfer it to a bowl, garnish with a piece of fresh coriander leaf, and your homemade tasty and spicy kabuli chana chutney is ready to be served alongside several dishes and snack items.
Second method:
Put 1 cup of chickpeas (kabuli chana), soaked in water for 6 hours and boiled, along with 4 to 5 deskinned cloves of garlic, and 2 pieces of fresh green chilies (whole) in the grinder.
Now, add ½ cup of fresh spinach (washed and cut into small pieces) to it.
Grind it just once to get a coarse paste. Do not add any water to it.
Then, add 1 tsp of sesame oil, 1 tsp of salt, and 1 tsp of olive oil to the ingredients in the jar as well. (Pro tip: If you do not want to add sesame oil to this chutney, you can use whole sesame seeds in its place).
Grind it to a fine paste this time. When you are satisfied with the consistency of the paste, transfer it to a bowl. (Pro tip: Do not add too much water at once. Add gradually checking the consistency of the paste. Blend every time you add water to it. However, I prefer having a thick consistency).
Finally, garnish it with a bit of chili flakes, and your spicy spinach kabuli chana chutney is ready. You can have it along with any baked or cooked dishes and snack items.
I prefer soaking the chickpeas overnight for making both the varieties. This helps in easy blending and renders the perfect texture to the two chutneys.My recipe is customizable and therefore you can alter the number of chilies based on your heat tolerance.I recommend adding the sesame oil in the end of the preparation. This will offer the actual nutty undertone and complement the overall flavor of the chutneys.For both the chutneys, grind the ingredients in stages or short intervals. Check the consistency until you achieve the desired texture. If you need to add water, add it gradually.Allow some resting time before serving so that the flavors of all the ingredients and spices fuse perfectly and render the authentic flavor or kabuli chana chutney.
Nutrition Info (Estimation Only)
Nutrition Facts
Kabuli Chana Chutney
Amount per Serving
Calories
193
Calories from Fat 54
% Daily Value*
Fat
6
g
9
%
Saturated Fat
1
g
6
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
2
g
Monounsaturated Fat
3
g
Cholesterol
4
mg
1
%
Sodium
188
mg
8
%
Potassium
344
mg
10
%
Carbohydrates
26
g
9
%
Fiber
7
g
29
%
Sugar
4
g
4
%
Protein
9
g
18
%
Vitamin A
577
IU
12
%
Vitamin C
5
mg
6
%
Calcium
62
mg
6
%
Iron
3
mg
17
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.