{"title":"Kala Chana","description":"\u003ch1\u003eKala Chana (Black Chickpeas)\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003cp\u003ePart of our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/collections-rajma-chhole-kala-chana-uk\"\u003eRajma, Chhole \u0026amp; Kala Chana\u003c\/a\u003e range. Shop kala chana (black chickpeas \/ desi chana) — smaller, darker chickpeas with an earthy, nutty flavour used in curries and fasting dishes. Explore trusted brands including \u003cstrong\u003eUthra\u003c\/strong\u003e — with reliable UK-wide delivery from Grocery Wala.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCollection Overview \u0026amp; Buyer Intent\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eKala chana are small, dark brown chickpeas with a more intense, earthy flavour than white kabuli chana. They are widely used in North Indian curries, Navratri fasting dishes and South Indian sundal. High in protein and fibre, they are a nutritious everyday legume.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBest For – Quick Selection Guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBest for kala chana curry: Kala chana — earthy, nutty flavour in a rich masala gravy (Uthra)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBest for Navratri fasting dishes: Kala chana — a popular vrat ingredient across North India\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBest for sundal: Kala chana — boiled and tempered with South Indian spices\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNeed white chickpeas for chhole bhature? \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/chhole-uk\"\u003eChhole (Kabuli Chana)\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNeed rajma? \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/rajma-uk\"\u003eRajma\u003c\/a\u003e — red kidney beans\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePopular Dishes Made with Kala Chana\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKala Chana Curry — made with kala chana and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/spices-masala-herbs-uk\"\u003eSpices \u0026amp; Masala\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKala Chana Sundal — boiled kala chana tempered with \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/spices-masala-herbs-uk\"\u003eMustard Seeds \u0026amp; Curry Leaves\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNavratri Kala Chana — made with kala chana and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/spices-masala-herbs-uk\"\u003eSpices\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKala Chana Chaat — made with kala chana and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/pickle-chutney-and-sauces-uk\"\u003eChutneys\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKala Chana vs Chhole – Which Should You Buy?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFeature\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eKala Chana\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/chhole-uk\"\u003eChhole (Kabuli Chana)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSize\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSmall\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLarge\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eColour\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDark brown\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCream\/white\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFlavour\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEarthy \u0026amp; nutty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMild \u0026amp; creamy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBest For\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKala chana curry, fasting, sundal\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eChhole bhature, chana masala\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDaily Indian Kitchen Ecosystem\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eKala chana pairs perfectly with:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/spices-masala-herbs-uk\"\u003eSpices \u0026amp; Masala\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/oil-ghee-uk\"\u003eOil \u0026amp; Ghee\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/pickle-chutney-and-sauces-uk\"\u003ePickles \u0026amp; Chutneys\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/rice-grains-flour-uk\"\u003eRice, Grains \u0026amp; Flour\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/chhole-uk\"\u003eChhole (Kabuli Chana)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/collections-rajma-chhole-kala-chana-uk\"\u003eRajma, Chhole \u0026amp; Kala Chana\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhy Buy from Grocery Wala\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e• Trusted kala chana brand: Uthra\u003cbr\u003e• Fresh stock sourced for UK Indian and South Asian shoppers\u003cbr\u003e• Reliable UK-wide delivery — order online and get it delivered to your door\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat is kala chana?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eKala chana (desi chana) are small, dark brown chickpeas with an earthy, nutty flavour. They are smaller and darker than kabuli chana (white chickpeas) and have a more intense taste.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDoes kala chana need soaking?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes — kala chana should be soaked for 8–12 hours (overnight) before cooking. This reduces cooking time and improves digestibility.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCan kala chana be eaten during fasting?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes — kala chana is a popular fasting (vrat) ingredient, especially during Navratri. It is offered as prasad and eaten as a simple curry during the fast.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDo you deliver kala chana across the UK?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes, Grocery Wala delivers kala chana across the UK with reliable shipping. Order online for fast UK delivery.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"uthra-brown-chick-peas-kala-chana-500g","title":"Uthra Brown Chick Peas (Kala Chana) - 500g","description":"\u003ch2\u003eWhole Brown Chickpeas for Kala Chana Curry, Chaat and Nutritious Indian Cooking\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUthra Brown Chick Peas (Kala Chana) - 500g\u003c\/strong\u003e are premium quality brown chickpeas from Uthra, a trusted brand in South Asian grocery. The 500g pack is ideal for smaller households or those trying kala chana for the first time.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy Choose Uthra Brown Chick Peas?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eUthra's kala chana retains its natural skin, making it richer in fibre and nutrients than white chickpeas. It has a robust, earthy taste and a firm texture that holds up beautifully in slow-cooked curries, chaats, and snacks.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eServing Suggestions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoak overnight and pressure cook, then simmer in a spiced masala for a classic kala chana curry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eToss with tamarind chutney, onion, tomato, and chaat masala for a street-style kala chana chaat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBoil and season with lemon, cumin, and coriander for a simple, nutritious salad\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eServe as a fasting dish with sendha namak and ghee during Navratri\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Uthra  |  \u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 500g  |  \u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Brown Chickpeas (Kala Chana \/ Desi Chana)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStorage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Store in a cool, dry place in an airtight container.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAllergens:\u003c\/strong\u003e May contain traces of peanuts, wheat, gluten-containing cereals, sesame, soya, or mustard due to shared processing facilities.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBrowse our full \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/kala-chana-uk\" title=\"Kala Chana\"\u003eKala Chana\u003c\/a\u003e range or explore all beans and pulses in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/rajma-chhole-kala-chana-uk\" title=\"Rajma, Chhole \u0026amp; Kala Chana\"\u003eRajma, Chhole \u0026amp; Kala Chana\u003c\/a\u003e collection at Grocerywala.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Uthra","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46834755469537,"sku":"L1008","price":1.59,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0677\/3633\/8657\/files\/uthra-brown-chick-peas-kala-chana-500g.webp?v=1767467813"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.grocerywala.co.uk\/collections\/kala-chana-uk.oembed","provider":"Grocery Wala","version":"1.0","type":"link"}