Recipes
veg
High-Protein Creamy Black Chana Curry
By Aakanksha Rathaur
⏳ Prep Time: 25 minute
30 Jul 2026
2026-07-30T06:31:31.000Z
2.00
Nutritional Overview
Calories
200 kcal
Protein
18 gm
Carbs
14 gm
Fats
8 gm
Ingredients
Ingredients * 1½ cups boiled black chana (kala chana) * low-fat, high-protein paneer * 5 ml ghee * 1 medium onion, roughly chopped * 5–6 garlic cloves * 1-inch ginger * 2–3 whole dried red chilies (soaked in warm water for 10–15 minutes) * 1 tsp whole cumin (jeera) * 1 tsp whole coriander seeds (dhaniya) * ½ tsp ajwain * 4–5 soaked walnut halves * Zest of ½ lemon * ½ tsp turmeric * 1 tsp amchur * ½ tsp garam masala * Salt to taste * Water as needed
Method
Step 1
Method . Boil the black chana until soft and keep it aside. . Blend together the onion, garlic, ginger, soaked red chilies, whole cumin, whole coriander seeds, and lemon zest into a smooth paste. . In another blender, combine the low-fat paneer, soaked walnuts, and a little water to make a smooth, creamy puree. . Heat ml ghee in a pan and splutter the ajwain. . Add the onion-chili paste and cook on medium heat until the moisture evaporates and the mixture releases the ghee. . Stir in the paneer-walnut puree and cook for another – minutes, stirring continuously. . Add turmeric, salt, amchur, and garam masala. Mix well and cook for another minute. . Add the boiled black chana along with a little of its cooking water if needed. Simmer on high heat for – minutes so the gravy coats the chana beautifully. . Serve hot with roti, rice, or enjoy it on its own as a high-protein meal.
