Kale Chane
This blog post provides delicious kale chane recipe ideas for toddlers in Australia. The post includes ideas on how to cook this nutritious, superfood for small children, as well as tips and tricks to make this dish even more delicious. Plus, it contains information on the health benefits of kale for young kids. With this post, Australian parents and caregivers can learn how to make this easy and tasty meal for their little ones, with the assurance that their kids will love it.
General Information
- Servings: 4
- Keywords: Kale Chane, Peanut-Free, Healthy
- Calories: 210
- Protein: 10g
- Carbs: 30g
- Fats: 6g
- Preparation Time: 20 minutes
- Cooking Time: 25 minutes
Ingredients
- 500g kala chana (black chickpeas)
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
- ½ teaspoon mustard seeds
- 2 teaspoons coriander powder
- ¼ teaspoon turmeric powder
- 2 bay leaves
- 2 onions (chopped)
- 2 tomatoes (chopped)
- 2 green chillies (chopped)
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh coriander (for garnish)
Directions
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Soak the kala chana overnight in plenty of water, making sure it is completely submerged.
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Drain and rinse the soaked kala chana.
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Heat the oil in a large pan over medium-high heat.
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Add the cumin and mustard seeds and cook for 30 seconds until they start to crackle.
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Add the garlic and cook for a further 30 seconds.
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Add the drained kala chana, coriander powder, turmeric, bay leaves, onions, tomatoes and green chillies to the pan.
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Cook, stirring constantly, until all the vegetables are tender and the kala chana has cooked through, about 10 minutes.
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Serve the kala chana with fresh coriander as a garnish and a side of your choice (see recommended sides below).
Recommended Sides
- Boiled basmati rice
- Naan bread
- Raita
- Pickles
Tip: Your picky children don’t like coriander? No problem: just leave it out when serving them and add it in when serving yourself!
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