Kadal curry is traditional dishes of Kerala. Kadal curry, sambal and Puttu is the best accompaniment. Kadal curry goes well with Appam, Kal Dosa, Rice, Brown rice and Chapattis.
Ingredients:
1 Cup of Black Chana. Soak overnight or at least 6-8 hours.
- To Fry: ½ onion cut into big chunks, 1 big tomato cut into big chunks, ¼ cup shredded coconut, 2 pods of garlic, a small piece of ginger, 1tsp cilantro, 1tsp roasted gram, 1tsp coriander seeds, 1tsp cumin and 2 red chillies.
- For seasoning: ½ onion cut into small pieces, 2 cloves, 2 pieces of cinnamon stick, ½ tsp fennel seeds, 2tsp of cilantro (coriander leaves).
Method:
Pressure-cook the black chana with salt and two green chillies.
Sauté the cumin, coriander, roasted gram, red chillies, ginger, garlic, onion, tomatoes, cilantro (coriander leaves) and coconut. Allow them to cool and grind the mixture to a fine paste.
Sauté the cloves, cinnamon stick, fennel seeds and onions. Sauté until the onions turn brown. Add the ground masala and sauté for 2 minutes. Add the cooked black chana and ½ cup of water. Cover and cook for 5-8 minutes. Add salt for taste.
Garnish with cilantro leaves and serve hot.
Serves 2-4
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