Kala Chana / Black Chickpeas Org. 500g, Cosmoveda

Description: Kala Chana is quite different from the regular chickpea. They have an earthier flavour and are also slightly healthier. These too are rich in protein. Soak them in plenty of water the night before for best results. General Dal Recipe: Sauté onions and garlic in a thin layer of oil or ghee for a few minutes. Add spices and stir them in well before you add the lentils, crushed tomatoes and water. Let this boil with a lid till the lentils are soft and the consistency saucy. Add salt to taste and also limejuice, coconut milk and coriander leaves after your own preferences. Recommended spices: Hing / Asefoetida - Helps digesting the lentils Turmeric - Gives the beautiful yellow colour and tastes a bit like finger. Black pepper - Helps the digestion and prevents gas development. Basic Dal Masala - Ready mixture that contains all the spices you need. Cardamom - Gives a classic indian taste. Vata, Pitta eller Kapha Balance Churna - choose one according to your body type. Red Chilli - Good for the metabolism, better for Vata and Kapha heavy bodies.