Traditional And Tasty Kadala Curry( Black Channa)

Ingredientsfor 4 servings

• 1 Nazhi Kadala Black channa
• 1 nos Onion big
• 7 nos Shallots (Kunjulli)
• 5 nos Garlic pods — chopped
• 8 nos Red chillies
• 1/2 Of Coconut kotthu finely sliced into small pieces
• 11/2 tbsp Red chilly powder
• 3 tbsp Coriander powder
• 1/2 tsp Turmeric powder
• 1/2 tbsp Mustard seeds avoid adding too much mustards as its not good for eye sight
• 3 large Curry leaves
• 3 tbsp Coconut oil
• Water, to taste
• Salt, to taste
• Soak channa(kadala for 12 hours

Preparation

1. Step 1

   Heat 1 tbsp of coconut oil in a pressure cooker.

2. Step 2

   Add onion, dry red chillies cut into two pieces, garlic, coconut kotthu, kadala( channa)and about 4 glasses or more water.

3. Step 3

   Cook upto 12 whistles.

4. Step 4

   Add coriander powder, chilly powder, turmeric powder and salt and cook for about 5 minutes on a medium flame.

5. Step 5

   Heat 2 tbsp of oil in a pan.

6. Step 6

   Let the mustard seeds crackle.

7. Step 7

   Add 2 tbsp of coconut kotthu and shallots and cook it, stirring till it becomes slight golden brown.

8. Step 8

   Add 3 stems of curry leaves and add this to the kadala curry.