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Kale Chana Dal Stir Fry

A one-pot kale and split chickpeas stir fry, made in Instant Pot or Pressure Cooker.

Prep Time
1 hr
Cook Time
mins
Total Time
1 hr 20 mins
Servings: 3
Calories: 215 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Indian

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup Split Chickpeas (Chana dal) washed (125 ml)
  • 1/2 lb baby kale leaves or Kale leaves chopped
  • 1 tablespoon oil
  • 1/2 onion large sliced
  • 5 cloves garlic
  • 2 red chili pepper sliced, or green chili pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon mustard seeds (Rai)
  • 1 teaspoon dry mango powder (Amchur)
  • 1/8 cup water
Spices
  • 2 teaspoon Coriander powder (dhaniya powder)
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon Cayenne or Red chili powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon Ground Turmeric (Haldi powder)

Instructions

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  1. Soak the chana dal for 1 hours or more. When ready to cook, drain the water and keep it aside.
  2. Start the instant pot in sauté mode and heat oil in it. Add mustard seeds, garlic and red chili.
  3. When the garlic turns golden brown, add in the chopped onions and let them cook for 4 minutes. Keep stirring at regular intervals.
  4. Add the chana dal and spices. Mix and sauté for 2 minutes.
  5. Add the chopped kale leaves and mix well. Add 1/8 cup water.
  6. Change instant pot setting to manual mode for 3 minutes with vent in sealing position. When the instant pot beeps, quick release the pressure manually.
  7. Add dry mango powder. Turn instant pot on sauté and cook further if there is any extra water to get desired consistency. Stir frequently.
  8. Kale chana dal stir fry is ready. Serve with hot roti or paratha.

Notes

  • Soaking chana dal for 1+ hours is required, otherwise it can remain uncooked as the kale gets cooked quickly.
  • This same stir fry can be made with spinach leaves.
  • If you don't have dry mango powder, replace with 1 tablespoon of lemon juice.

Nutrition Information

Calories 215kcal (11%) Carbohydrates 33g (11%) Protein 9g (18%) Fat 6g (9%) Sodium 429mg (18%) Potassium 532mg (15%) Fiber 8g (32%) Sugar 3g (6%) Vitamin A 7995IU (160%) Vitamin C 139mg (154%) Calcium 189mg (19%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 3Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 215

% Daily Value*

Calories 215kcal 11%
Carbohydrates 33g 11%
Protein 9g 18%
Fat 6g 9%
Sodium 429mg 18%
Potassium 532mg 11%
Fiber 8g 32%
Sugar 3g 6%
Vitamin A 7995IU 160%
Vitamin C 139mg 154%
Calcium 189mg 19%
Iron 3mg 17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.