Dark Chana Kadala Curry
Cook Time:
30 min
Prep Time:
10 min
Servings:
4
Ingredients
- ¾ cup black chana soaked overnight
- 3 tbsp coconut oil
- 2 cloves garlic
- ½ big onion
- 1 medium tomato
- ¼ cup grated coconut
- 1 tbsp ginger
- 2 cloves
- ½ “ cinnamon
- ½ tsp fennel seeds
- 1 tsp chilly powder
- 1 tsp garam masala
- ½ tsp turmeric
- 2 tbsp chopped cilantro
- Salt for taste
- A pinch of sugar or little extra
Directions
- Pressure cook the kala chana with 2-3 cups water for 2 whistles
- Heat 2 tbsp coconut oil in a pan
- Add the minced garlic & ginger
- After 10 secs, add the cloves, cinnamon and fennel seeds and saute for 15 secs
- Now add the cut onions and saute till translucent
- Next add the cut tomato
- Finally add the coconut and roast the whole mixture for a minute or so
- Grind the above mixture in the blender into a smooth paste
- Take a pan and add 1 tbsp oil and when heated, add the ground mixture
- Now add the cooked chana and 1 – 2 cups water (depending on thickness of curry)
- Add the turmeric powder, chilly powder, garam masala, salt and sugar
- Cook covered for 5-7 minutes
- Garnish with cilantro and serve with aapams, idiyappam or chapathis