How long does Kondakadala Kozhambu take?

40 minutes from start to finish. That is 15 minutes of preparation and 25 minutes of cooking.

How many people does Kondakadala Kozhambu serve?

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

Is Kondakadala Kozhambu vegetarian?

Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.

Is Kondakadala Kozhambu 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 Kondakadala Kozhambu?

¾ cup Black Chickpeas, 1½ cup Coconut (Grated), 1 tbsp Roasted Gram, 1 Onion, 2 Tomato, 2 tbsp Oil, and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Kondakadala Kozhambu?

Yes, this one is cooked under pressure.

How many calories are in Kondakadala Kozhambu?

About 368 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Kondakadala Kozhambu

Name: Kondakadala Kozhambu
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Indian, Chettinadu
Ingredients: 2 tbsp Oil; 1 inch Cinnamon; 1 tsp Fennel Seeds; 1 Onion, Finely Chopped; 5 cloves Garlic, Chopped; 2 Tomato, Diced; ¾ cup Black Chickpeas, Soaked; 3 tsp Red Chilli Powder; 1 tsp Salt; 1 cup Water; 1½ cup Coconut (Grated); 1 tbsp Roasted Gram; 1½ cup Water

40 min
medium
Serves 4

Prep 15 min · Cook 25 min

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6 steps, each one filmed. A short video for every step, so your hands never have to leave the pan.

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Also known as Channa Gravy, Black Channa Gravy, Chana Gravy, Kadala Gravy · Veg · Curries & Gravies, Kuzhambu, Sambar & Rasam

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

Kondakadala kozhambu is a Chettinad black chickpea gravy thickened with coconut and roasted gram. Medium-spicy, serves 4, 40 minutes plus soaking, video.

Low calorie

You’ll need: Pressure Cooker

Ingredients

12 items

4 people

Oil2 tbsp
Cinnamon1 inch
Fennel Seeds1 tsp
Onion, Finely Chopped1
Garlic, Chopped5 cloves
Tomato, Diced2
Black Chickpeas, Soaked¾ cup
Red Chilli Powder3 tsp
Salt1 tsp
Water2½ cup
Coconut (Grated)1½ cup
Roasted Gram1 tbsp

Nutrition

Per 1 person, and for all 4 people. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

Nutrient	Per 1 person	All 4 people
Energy	368kcal	1472kcal
Protein	10g	42g
Carbohydrate	40g	158g
Fat	22g	88g
Fibre	16g	62g
Sugar	5.9g	24g

Cookd masalas for black chickpeas

Method

1
In a pressure cooker, pour oil and add cinnamon and fennel seeds. Cook on a moderate flame for 30 seconds or until fragrant.
OilCinnamonFennel Seeds
2
Add the onion and garlic and cook on a medium-high flame for 2 minutes or until translucent. Add the tomato and cook on a moderate flame for 2-3 minutes or until mushy.
OnionGarlicTomato
3
Add the soaked black channa dal and add the chilli powder and salt. Cook for 1-2 minutes on a low flame or until the raw flavour disappears.
Black ChickpeasRed Chilli PowderSalt
4
Pour water and pressure cook on a moderate flame for 4 whistles or for 10 minutes
Water
5
In a mixer jar add the coconut and gram flour and blend into a fine paste.
Coconut (Grated)Roasted Gram
6
Once the pressure releases, open the lid add the prepared coconut paste and water, cover and boil for 10 minutes or until the oil separates. Serve hot with vada.
Water

Before you start

How long does Kondakadala Kozhambu take?: 40 minutes from start to finish. That is 15 minutes of preparation and 25 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Kondakadala Kozhambu serve?: 4. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Kondakadala Kozhambu vegetarian?: Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.
Is Kondakadala Kozhambu 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 Kondakadala Kozhambu?: ¾ cup Black Chickpeas, 1½ cup Coconut (Grated), 1 tbsp Roasted Gram, 1 Onion, 2 Tomato, 2 tbsp Oil, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Kondakadala Kozhambu?: Yes, this one is cooked under pressure.
How many calories are in Kondakadala Kozhambu?: About 368 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.