Black Channa/ Chickpea Curry (Karutha Kadala Curry)

Recipe No: 74
Black Chick pea is said to have more nutrients than the white ones. Growing up this was the regular Chick pea at ours and goes well with Puttu and Orotti. Even though this takes more time to cook than the white ones, it is more nutritious and very easy to make.

Ingredients                                             Serves 4-5
For cooking in Pressure Cooker

• Black Channa……………………...1 Cup (Washed and soaked for at least 6 hours)
• Coconut pieces…………………….2 Tablespoons
• Curry leaves………………………..1 sprig
• Turmeric Powder…………………1/2 Teaspoon
• Red Chilly Powder……………….3/4 Teaspoon
• Coriander Powder………………..1 ½ Teaspoons
• Garam Masala Powder………….3/4 Teaspoon
• Water………………………………...3 Cups
• Salt………………………………….…as needed

For Tempering

• Coconut Oil………………………...2 Tablespoons
• Mustard Seeds…………………….1/2 Teaspoon
• Shallots sliced thinly…………….1/4 Cup
• Curry Leaves……………………….1 Sprig

Method of Preparation

1. Mix all the ingredients to pressure cook in a cooker and cook till done. The time varies according to the Pressure cooker. For me it took about 20 minutes on medium flame after the first whistle to cook. The Channa should be soft yet not mushy.
2. In a pan heat coconut oil and crack the mustard seeds. Add sliced Shallots and Curry leaves and let it become golden brown.
3. Add the cooked Channa to this and let the gravy reduce to a desired consistency. Don’t forget to mash a couple of Channa during this time to get some thickness for the gravy.
4. Serve hot with Puttu or Orotti.

 




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