Chickpea/Channa/ Kadala Curry

Chickpea/Channa/Kadala Curry is a vegan curry loaded with protein from the legume. Simple and healthy curry that pairs well with rice and Indian bread.

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Prep Time 5

Cook Time 20

Soaking time 8

Total Time 8 25

Course Main Course, sides

Cuisine Indian

Servings

Calories 401.2 kcal

Equipment

Pressure cooker

electric mixer grinder

Kadhai or Wok

Ingredients

1½ cup chickpea
1 onion ( big sized )
4 tomato ( medium sized )
1" inch cinnamon
3 clove
2 tablespoon coconut oil
¼ teaspoon turmeric powder
3 teaspoon HomemadeSambhar Powder ( chilli powder and coriander powder 1:2 ratio )
½ cup coconut pieces
2 sprig curry leaves
½ teaspoon salt ( to taste )

Instructions

In a pressure cooker, add 2 tablespoons of coconut oil over medium heat. Then, add cinnamon and clove.
First, add chopped onion and sauté until it becomes translucent. Next, add chopped tomatoes and cook until they become mushy. Then, incorporate turmeric powder and homemade sambhar powder (or a mixture of chili powder and coriander powder in a 1:2 ratio), along with salt to taste. Stir for one to two minutes, ensuring that the spices do not burn.
Finally add soaked Chickpea/channa/kadala and 2 cup of water and pressure cook for 10 minutes only.
Once it is done, switch off the heat and wait until the pressure subsides. Transfer the chickpea curry to a kadhai or a wide pan, or you can use the cooker pan. Let the curry boil for a few minutes.
Grind a ladle of chickpeas in a blender or mixer grinder until you achieve a fine or coarse paste. Add the coarse chickpea paste to the boiling curry and stir until it is well combined.
Meanwhile slice coconut into small pieces and add to the chickpea/channa/kadala curry and mix well.
Garnish with fresh curry leaves and serve with pooris, any flat bread, bread or piping hot steamed rice.

Notes

Soak dried chickpeas for 7 to 8 hours. This process helps them cook more tenderly and reduces the cooking time in a pressure cooker. If you prefer, you can also use store-bought canned chickpeas, but be sure to adjust the salt accordingly.

Feel free to experiment with any available spice mix and try out new flavors. However, be sure to include coconut oil and coconut pieces, as these ingredients will significantly enhance the taste and flavor of the curry.

Nutrition

Serving: 1personCalories: 401.2kcalCarbohydrates: 50.9gProtein: 14.2gFat: 18.2gSaturated Fat: 12.6gSodium: 654.7mgPotassium: 1091.4mgFiber: 14.8gSugar: 14.9gVitamin A: 3050.5IUVitamin C: 79.5mgCalcium: 123.4mgIron: 5.1mg

Keyword chickpea curry, channa curry, kadala curry

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