Kerala Kadala Curry | Perfect side dish for Puttu, Idiyappam, Appam, Rice | Vanita's Corner

Описание: Kadala Curry is a traditional Kerala-style curry made with black chickpeas (kala chana) cooked in a flavorful coconut-based masala. It is one of the most loved breakfast accompaniments in Kerala, usually served with puttu, appam, idiyappam, or dosa.


Kadala Curry | Kerala Kadala Curry | Traditional Kerala Kadala Curry | Channa Curry

Recipe

Ingredients
1 cup black chanas
1 tsp turmeric powder
1 ½ tsp coconut oil
1 inch cinnamon
2 cardamoms
4 to 5 cloves
¼ tsp peppercorns
1 tsp fennel seeds
1 tbsp coriander seeds
1 onion, roughly chopped
1 onion, finely chopped
1/3 cup grated, fresh coconut
2 sprigs of curry leaves
4 to 5 dry red chillies
1 tsp mustard seeds
4 to 5 cloves of garlic, chopped
1 inch ginger, chopped
¼ tsp asafoetida (hing)
2 green chillies, chopped
1 tomato, chopped
salt to taste

Method

Wash and soak the black chana for 7–8 hours. Drain. Transfer to a pressure cooker with 1 tsp turmeric powder, salt, and 3 cups water. Cook for 5–6 whistles. Let the pressure release naturally. Retain the cooked water for later use.
Heat ½ tsp coconut oil in a pan. Add cinnamon, cardamoms, cloves, and peppercorns. Sauté briefly. Add fennel seeds and coriander seeds. Roast for a few seconds. Add the roughly chopped onion and sauté until soft. Add grated coconut, curry leaves, and dry red chillies. Roast for a minute. Let the mixture cool completely. Grind to a smooth paste with 2 tbsp of boiled chana. Set aside.
Heat 1 tsp coconut oil in a pan. Add mustard seeds and let them crackle. Add curry leaves, garlic, ginger, and hing. Sauté for a few seconds. Add finely chopped onion and fry until golden brown. Add green chillies and chopped tomato. Cook until tomatoes turn soft and mushy. Add the ground masala paste. Cook on low flame for 3–4 minutes, stirring well. Add the boiled chana and reserved cooking liquid as needed to adjust consistency. Check seasoning and simmer for a few minutes Serve hot with Puttu, Appam, Idiyappam, Dosa, or Rice.


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