KADALA KURMA

Kadala curry/ kurma is a popular side dish for Kerala breakfast especially puttu, Idiyappam, and Appam. It is prepared in many ways based on individual likes.This curry tastes medium hot and spicy, really easy to prepare and tastes great. This kadala kurma is mainly used by me for Idiyappam and Appam.

INGREDIENTS:

White Chickpeas/ Vella kadala - 1 cup

Onion - 1 

Tomato - 1

Ginger - 1-inch piece

Garlic - 2 slice

Turmeric powder - 1/4 tsp

Red chili powder - 1 tsp

Salt

Coconut - 1/2 cup

Fennel seeds - 1/4 tsp

Coriander leaves

Mustard seeds - 1 tsp

Coriander powder - 1 tsp

Garam masala - 1 tsp

METHOD:

1. Soak white chickpeas in water for 6 hours or overnight.

2. Pressures cook chickpeas, onion, tomato, ginger, garlic, turmeric powder, red chili powder and salt for 5 whistles.

3. Grind coconut, fennel seeds and pinch coriander leaves.

3. Heat oil in a pan, add mustard seeds, wait till it crackles.

4. Add onion and curry leaves, fry it.

5. Add coriander powder,1/2 tsp red chili powder, and turmeric powder.

6. Add the cooked chickpeas along with water and let it cook on a medium flame.

7. Add the grounded paste and garam masala.

8. Switch off the flame after 5 mins and garnish with coriander leaves.

    Serve and Enjoy with Idiyappam or Appam !!!!!