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Kerala Kadala Curry

Flavored with coconut, cinnamon and curry leaves, this vegan and gluten-free black chickpea curry tastes like heaven with just about anything from roti to rice.
Prep Time8 hours
Cook Time40 minutes
Course: Main Course, Mains
Cuisine: Kerala, South Indian
Servings: 4

Equipment

  • Pressure cooker
  • Blender

Ingredients

  • 1 c Black chickpeas
  • 1 c finely chopped Onion
  • 1 c finely chopped Tomato
  • 1.5 tsp Coriander powder
  • 1.5 tsp Red chili powder
  • 1/2 tsp Garam masala
  • 1/2 tsp Turmeric powder
  • 2 tbsp Fresh coconut milk
  • 1 tsp Ginger garlic paste
  • 2 tbsp Oil
  • 1 tsp Mustard seeds
  • 10 Curry leaves
  • 1.5 tsp Salt to taste
  • To Roast And Grind
  • 3 peeled and chopped Shallots
  • 2 tbsp Coconut
  • 1/2 tsp Fennel seeds
  • 1/2 tsp Fenugreek seeds
  • 1/4 inch Cinnamon stick
  • 2 Cloves
  • 1 green Cardamom
  • 1 Red Chili
  • 1 tsp Oil

Instructions

  • Soak the chickpeas overnight.
  • Pressure cook the next day in the same water with a little salt until fork tender.
  • Takes longer to cook if they are old.
  • Reserve the cooked water, drain the chickpeas and set aside.
  • In a pan, dry roast fenugreek seeds, cardamom, cloves, fennel seeds, cinnamon and red chili until aromatic.
  • Set aside.
  • In the same pan, heat 1 tsp of oil and saute the shallots till golden.
  • Add the grated coconut next and saute till golden brown.
  • Set aside to cool.
  • Once cool, place everything in the blender, add little water and grind to a smooth paste.
  • Heat a pan with oil and pop the mustard.
  • Add the curry leaves next.
  • Tip in the onions next and saute till pink.
  • Now, add the ginger garlic paste and saute for 30 secs.
  • Add all the spice powders next and saute for 20 secs.
  • Now, add the tomato and cook till mushy.
  • At this stage, add the chickpeas and salt and mix well.
  • Now, add the ground paste and mix.
  • Simmer for 5 mins on medium flame.
  • Add 1/2 c of the reserved water in the end and simmer further for 2 mins.
  • Finally add the coconut milk and cook for a minute.
  • Switch off flame.

For Instant Pot & Air Fryer Recipes

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Disclaimer

Nutrition values are provided here as a courtesy and are only a rough guide. Please consult a health care provider if you have any concerns.

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