Kadala Curry

Kadala Curry the famous dish of Kerala has been on my to do list from a very long time , everytime i soak the black chana and boil them we all finish them up as a snack. So when i decided to make chapathi i made my mind not to finish the chana and we succeeded , here is the delicious Kadala Curry we enjoyed with hot hot chapathi's.

Ingredients:

Black Chana- 1 nd half cup (soaked for 5 hrs and boiled with salt)

Onion - 1 big finely chopped

Tomato - 1 big

Coconut - 3tbsp

Curry Leaves- few sprigs

Oil- 2 tbsp

Jeera - 1tsp

Ginger Garlic Paste - 1tbsp

Coriander Powder- 1tsp

Red Chilli Powder- 1 tsp

Garam Masala- 1 tsp

Haldi- 1/4th tsp

Salt- acc to taste

Method:

- Make a fine paste of tomato and coconut.

-Heat oil , add the jeera and curry leaves, now add the ginger garlic paste and fry for 2 min till the raw smell goes.

-Add onions and cook for 5 min till the onions turn lite brown , add salt and haldi cook for another 2-3 min , if the mixture becomes dry add a few spoons of water.

-Add tomatoes and cook till the tomatoes are well done.

-Add the remaining powders and cook for another 3-4 min till they blend well.

-Add boiled chana and mix well. Wait for 5 min and add 3 cups of water and cook till a desired consistency is acquired.

-Serve hot with chapathi.