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Sunday, January 26, 2014

Kerala Style Kadala Curry (Chick Peas gravy)



Ingredients
  • Chick Peas/Black Channa - 1 cup
  • Big Onion - 2
  • Tomato - 1 (or 2 small)
  • Ginger Garlic Paste - 1 teaspoon
  • Turmeric Powder - 1/4 teaspoon
  • Coriander Powder - 2 teaspoons
  • Chilli Powder - 1/2 teaspoon
  • Coconut Milk - 1 cup
  • Curry Leaves - 2 sprigs
  • Salt - As per taste
  • Oil for tempering
  • Cinnamon - 1/2 inch stick
  • Cloves - 5
To Roast and Grind:
  • Grated Coconut - 1/2 cup
  • Coriander seeds - 1 tablespoon (Optional)
  • Peppercorns - 1 teaspoon
  • Small Onions - 4 (Optional)
  • Fennel Seeds - 1/2 teaspoon
Preparation
  • Wash and soak black chickpeas overnight and pressure cook for around 5 whistles or until soft. 
  • Finely chop onions and tomatoes.
  • Roast the ingredients given for roasting for around 5 minutes and grind it to a smooth paste.
  • Heat oil in a kadai.
  • Add cinnamon and cloves.
  • Add chopped onions and fry till golden brown.
  • Add ginger garlic paste and fry it a little more.
  • Now add chopped tomatoes and roast it till it cooks well.
  • Add salt, turmeric powder, red chilli powder and coriander powder.
  • Roast it well for 5 minutes and add the boiled chickpeas along with the water.
  • Add the ground paste and adjust salt and water.
  • Allow it to boil for around 10 minutes till the desired consistency is reached.
  • Add the coconut milk and curry leaves and simmer for 5 minutes.
  • Remove from the flame and transfer it to the serving dish.
  • Yummy kadala curry is ready to be had with Puttu. It can be had with Appam or Dosa too.




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