Safaid Channe is a comforting and aromatic Indian dish featuring tender white chickpeas simmered in a fragrant, creamy gravy. Unlike the more common black chickpea curries, this version offers a softer texture and a milder, nuttier flavor profile. The base is built from finely chopped onions, garlic, and ginger sauted until golden, then bloomed with warm spices like coriander and cardamom. Diced tomatoes add a subtle sweetness and body to the sauce, which thickens beautifully as it simmers. Finished with a squeeze of fresh lemon juice and a hint of red pepper, this dish balances richness with bright acidity. It is perfect served over basmati rice or with warm naan bread for a satisfying, home-style meal.
Safaid Channe
Description
Safaid Channe is a comforting and aromatic Indian dish featuring tender white chickpeas simmered in a fragrant, creamy gravy. Unlike the more common black chickpea curries, this version offers a softer texture and a milder, nuttier flavor profile. The base is built from finely chopped onions, garlic, and ginger sauted until golden, then bloomed with warm spices like coriander and cardamom. Diced tomatoes add a subtle sweetness and body to the sauce, which thickens beautifully as it simmers. Finished with a squeeze of fresh lemon juice and a hint of red pepper, this dish balances richness with bright acidity. It is perfect served over basmati rice or with warm naan bread for a satisfying, home-style meal.Ingredients
Directions
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Heat vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat.
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Add finely chopped onions and fry for 5 minutes until soft and translucent.
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Stir in chopped garlic and shredded ginger, frying for 2 minutes until fragrant.
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Add ground coriander, ground cardamom, red pepper, black pepper, and lemon juice.
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Mix well and fry the spices for 2 minutes to release their aromas.
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Add chopped tomatoes and cook for 5 minutes until they begin to break down.
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Pour in chick pea stock, salt, and an additional 1/2 cup of water.
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Cover the pot and simmer over low heat for 10 minutes.
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Add cooked chickpeas, cover, and cook for another 10 minutes to meld flavors.
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Serve hot garnished with sliced onion and green chilies.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 6
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 491.8kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 18.8g29%
- Saturated Fat 2.9g15%
- Cholesterol 51.3mg18%
- Sodium 4939.1mg206%
- Total Carbohydrate 48.3g17%
- Dietary Fiber 17.2g69%
- Sugars 19.5g
- Protein 33.7g68%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Note
Serve with any puffy bread such as naan, roti, or puri.
For a creamier texture, you can blend half of the cooked chickpeas with some stock before adding the rest.
If using dried chickpeas, soak them overnight and cook until tender before proceeding with this recipe.
Adjust the amount of red pepper and green chilies according to your preferred heat level.
