Kerala Easy Kadala Curry

Ingredientsfor 4 servings

• 1 cup Chickpeas soaked for 1 hour, Vella kadala
• 1 cup Coconut milk
• 1/2 cup Coconut — grated
• 1 tbsp Lemon juice
• 1/4 tsp Ginger — crushed
• 1/2 tsp Garlic paste
• 1 nos Onion — chopped
• 3 tbsp Oil
• 2 nos Green chillies — slit
• 4 - Curry leaves
• 1 tsp Red chilly powder
• 1 tsp Coriander powder
• 1 tsp Cumin seeds powder (Jeerakam)
• 1/4 tsp Turmeric powder
• 1/2 tsp Garam masala powder
• Tomato flakes
• Coconut — grated

Preparation

1. Step 1

   Cook channa in 1 1/2 cups of water or more as needed.

2. Step 2

   Set a kadai over medium heat and pour in the oil or a pan.

3. Step 3

   Add chopped onions and sauté.

4. Step 4

   When the onions are translucent, add ginger, green chillies, curry leaves, garlic and mixed powders.

5. Step 5

   Sauté, till oil separates.

6. Step 6

   Add half a cup of water and bring to boil.

7. Step 7

   Add channa/kadala and grated coconut.

8. Step 8

   Let it cook for 10 minutes, till the gravy thickens.

9. Step 9

   Add coconut milk and lemon juice.

10. Step 10

    Let it boil, till the Kadala Curry gravy is thick.

11. Step 11

    Add paprika colour to Kadala Curry to give a reddish colour.

12. Step 12

    Garnish Kadala Curry with tomato flakes and shredded coconut.

13. Step 13

    Serve Kadala Curry hot with chappathis or puttu.

14. Step 14

    You can make Kadala Curry thick by adding a little coconut milk. However if adding coconut milk sweetens it too much, you can adjust it by adding a little chilly powder/grounded chilly.