Delicious Kadala Curry
by keralacook
28 Jul 2011
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A traditional preparation of kadala curry served with puttu.
Delicious Kadala Curry recipe - How to make Delicious Kadala Curry
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Makes 4 servings
3 cups kabuli chana (white chick peas)
3/4 cup freshly grated coconut
5 tbsp finely chopped coconut
2 tbsp coconut oil
few curry leaves (kadi patta)
5 whole dry kashmiri red chillies
3 tbsp chopped coriander (dhania)
1 tsp mustard seeds ( rai / sarson)
salt to taste
1 tsp turmeric powder (haldi)
Method
- Method
- Soak the kabuli channa overnight in enough water.
- Drain, add double the amount of water and pressure cook with 2 glasses of water, salt and turmeric powder for 5-6 whistles, or till cooked.
- Allow the steam to escape before opening the lid and keep aside.
- Heat 1/2 tbsp of oil in a pan and add the coconut, 3 red chillies and the coriander and saute till coconut turns golden brown in colour.
- Remove from the flame, cool and blend in a mixer to a smooth paste.
- Add the paste to the cooked chana and bring the curry to boil.
- In another pan, heat the remaining oil and add the mustard seeds.
- When the seeds crackle, add 2 red chillies and the chopped coconut, mix well and saute till the sweet fragrance of coconut pieces are golden brown in colour.
- Add the above to the curry and mix well.
- Serve hot.
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