Like Kala Chana? Prepare Kerala-Style Kadala Curry Without Coconut
By Krati Purwar
September 9, 2024
One of the most amazing recipes prepared across the country as a part of bhog is black chickpea curry. Its Kerala variant without coconut is a must-try as you celebrate Ganesh Chaturthi and Onam.
Ingredients
2-3 green chillies 2 cups of kala chana/ kadala ½ tsp coriander powder Oil for seasoning 1 large onion 1 tsp mustard seeds 1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste Salt to taste 3 medium tomatoes 7-8 curry leaves ¼ tsp turmeric & garam masala 1 tsp mustard seeds 1-1.5 tsp chilli powder
Step 1
Rinse and soak kadala for 6-8 hours and pressure cook them in salted water for 3-4 whistles.
Step 2
Heat oil in a pan and add mustard seeds to it. Wait for them to splutter.
Step 3
Quickly add green chillies, turmeric powder, ginger-garlic paste, and curry leaves.
Step 4
Saute onion until it releases its raw smell. Add tomatoes and other spices. Sprinkle some salt as well.
Step 5
When the gravy releases oil, pour cooked kadala or kala chana into the pan. Adjust salt and let the ingredients cook on a low flame for 10 minutes.
Step 6
Sprinkle garam masala and freshly chopped coriander leaves before serving the dish with rice, puri, paratha, and roti.
