Black Chickpeas ( Vatana Aamti ) Recipe

Name: Black Chickpeas ( Vatana Aamti ) Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 300 gm black chickpeas soaked overnight and sprouted for 8 hrs; 1 tsp chilli pwdr; 1 tsp turmeric pwdr; 150 gm tomatoes minced; 6 x kokum; 8 Tbsp. sunflower oil; 8 x cloves; 10 x black peppercoms; 2 tsp conander seeds; 1 lrg onion sliced; 300 gm coconut grated if fresh or possibly desiccated; 1 tsp black mustard seeds; 1 tsp cumin seeds salt

Servings: persons

300 gm black chickpeas soaked overnight and sprouted for 8 hrs
1 tsp chilli pwdr
1 tsp turmeric pwdr
150 gm tomatoes minced
6 x kokum
8 Tbsp. sunflower oil
8 x cloves
10 x black peppercoms
2 tsp conander seeds
1 lrg onion sliced
300 gm coconut grated if fresh or possibly desiccated
1 tsp black mustard seeds
1 tsp cumin seeds salt

1
Boil the chickpeas in water till soft.
2
Stir in the pwdr spices salt tomatoes and kokum.
3
Heat 3 Tbsp.
4
of the oil in a pan and add in the peppercorns and coriander seeds.
5
When they pop add in the onion and fry till golden brown.
6
Stir in the coconut and fry till brown.
7
Grind this mix to a fine paste in a blender adding a little water as necessary.
8
Add in to the chickpeas bring to the boil and then take off the heat.
9
Heat the remaining oil in a pan and fry the mustard seeds and cumin seeds.
10
When they pop pour over the curry and mix well.
11
Don't boil the curry as the coconut will start to give off an oily flavour.
12
Serve with rice flour rotis.

13247

kcal

Calories

241

Fat

2200

Carbs

722

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 300 gm black chickpeas soaked overnight and sprouted for 8 hrs, 1 tsp chilli pwdr, 1 tsp turmeric pwdr, 150 gm tomatoes minced, and more.

Yes, Black Chickpeas ( Vatana Aamti ) Recipe falls under the Vegetarian category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!