How long does Home-Style Kadala Curry take?

1 hour from start to finish. That is 20 minutes of preparation and 40 minutes of cooking.

How many people does Home-Style Kadala Curry serve?

6. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.

Is Home-Style Kadala Curry vegetarian?

Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.

Is Home-Style Kadala Curry spicy?

It is medium: 2 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.

What do I need to make Home-Style Kadala Curry?

¾ cup Black Chickpeas, ¼ cup Coconut (Grated), 2 sprigs Curry leaves, ¼ cup Coconut Chunks, 2 Dry Red Chilli, 1 Onion, and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Home-Style Kadala Curry?

Yes, this one is cooked under pressure.

How many calories are in Home-Style Kadala Curry?

About 211 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Home-Style Kadala Curry

Name: Home-Style Kadala Curry
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Indian, Kerala
Ingredients: ¼ cup Coconut (Grated); ½ cup Water; 2 tbsp Coconut Oil; 2 sprigs Curry leaves; 2 Dry Red Chilli; 1 Onion, Slices; 2 Green Chilli, Slit; ½ inch Ginger, Chopped; 1 sprigs Curry leaves; 1.5 tsp Salt; 2 Cloves; ½ tsp Turmeric Powder; 2 tsp Coriander Powder; 1.5 tsp Red Chilli Powder; 5 Garlic, Chopped; 2.5 cup Water; 2 tsp Fennel Seeds; ½ tsp Black Peppercorns; ½ inch Cinnamon; 2 Green Cardamom; ½ tsp Mustard Seeds; 10 Small Onion (Shallots), Slices; ¼ cup Coconut Chunks; ¾ cup Black Chickpeas, Soaked

Also known as Kerala Kadala Curry · Veg · Curries & Gravies, Kuzhambu, Sambar & Rasam

Curries & Gravies Kuzhambu, Sambar & Rasam Vegan Gluten-free Dairy-free

Total60 min

Prep20 min

Cook40 min

Serves6

Per serving211 cal

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You’ll need: Pressure Cooker

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Home-style Kerala kadala curry of black chickpeas in a roasted coconut and spice paste. Medium-spicy, serves 6, about an hour plus overnight soaking, video.

Low calorie

Ingredients

22 items

Cooking for6 servings

Coconut (Grated)¼ cup
Water3 cup
Coconut Oil2 tbsp
Curry leaves3 sprigs
Dry Red Chilli2
Onion, Slices1
Green Chilli, Slit2
Ginger, Chopped½ inch
Salt1.5 tsp
Cloves2
Turmeric Powder½ tsp
Coriander Powder2 tsp
Red Chilli Powder1.5 tsp
Garlic, Chopped5
Fennel Seeds2 tsp
Black Peppercorns½ tsp
Cinnamon½ inch
Green Cardamom2
Mustard Seeds½ tsp
Small Onion (Shallots), Slices10
Coconut Chunks¼ cup
Black Chickpeas, Soaked¾ cup

Nutrition

One serving, and the whole batch of 6. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

Nutrient	Per serving	All 6
Energy	211kcal	1266kcal
Protein	6.7g	40g
Carbohydrate	27g	164g
Fat	11g	64g
Fibre	10g	61g
Sugar	3.7g	22g

Cookd masalas for black chickpeas

Method

1
Soak the brown channa in water overnight. In a pressure cooker, add the channa, onion, ginger, garlic, green chilli, curry leaves and salt. Add water and pressure cook for 6 whistles.
OnionGreen ChilliGingerCurry leavesSaltGarlicWaterBlack Chickpeas
2
Dry roast the whole spices, and coconut and add them in a mixie with the powdered spices and some water. Grind into a smooth paste.
Coconut (Grated)WaterClovesTurmeric PowderCoriander PowderRed Chilli PowderFennel SeedsBlack PeppercornsCinnamonGreen Cardamom
3
Add the paste to the boiled channa and bring to a boil.
4
In a tempering pan, add coconut oil and splutter the mustard seeds. Add the remaining ingredients and saute until the shallots and coconut chunks turn golden brown.
Coconut OilCurry leavesDry Red ChilliMustard SeedsSmall Onion (Shallots)Coconut Chunks
5
Add the tempering to the gravy, mix well and serve hot.

Before you start

How long does Home-Style Kadala Curry take?: 1 hour from start to finish. That is 20 minutes of preparation and 40 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Home-Style Kadala Curry serve?: 6. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Home-Style Kadala Curry vegetarian?: Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.
Is Home-Style Kadala Curry spicy?: It is medium: 2 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.
What do I need to make Home-Style Kadala Curry?: ¾ cup Black Chickpeas, ¼ cup Coconut (Grated), 2 sprigs Curry leaves, ¼ cup Coconut Chunks, 2 Dry Red Chilli, 1 Onion, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Home-Style Kadala Curry?: Yes, this one is cooked under pressure.
How many calories are in Home-Style Kadala Curry?: About 211 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.