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CHICKPEA/CHANNA/ KADALA CURRY

Jayanthy Asokan
Chickpea/ Channa/ Kadala Curry is a vegan curry loaded with full of proteins in the legume. Simple and healthy curry which pairs well with rice and Indian bread.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Soaking time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 25 minutes
Course Main Course, sides
Cuisine Italian
Servings 2
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 tablespoon coconut oil on medium heat. To it add cinnamon and clove.
  • Now add chopped onion and saute until translucent. Then add chopped tomatoes and saute until it turns mushy. Add turmeric powder,Home made Sambhar Powder (or chilli powder and coriander powder 1:2 ratio )and salt to taste. Stir for a minute or two and make sure the powders are not burnt.
  • Finally add soaked Chickpea/channa/kadala and 2 cup of water and pressure cook for 10 minutes only.
  • When it is done, switch of the heat and wait until pressure subside. Transfer chickpea curry to a kadhai or any wide pan or can be in the cooker pan. Let the curry boil for few minutes.
  • Take a ladle of chickpea and grind in a blender or mixer grinder to fine or coarse paste. Add the coarse chickpea paste to the boiling curry and wait 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 chickpea for 7 to 8 hours.It helps chickpea to cook tender and Pressure cook faster too.
Store bought canned chickpea is also fine for this recipe. Reduce salt ,if using store bought chickpeas.
You can use available masala powder in hand and experiment with new flavours . But make sure to use coconut oil and coconut pieces ,which elevates the taste and flavour of the curry to next level.

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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