Kerala Style Kadala Curry (Black Chickpea Curry)

⏱️ 10m Prep🔥 20m Cook
Primary Dish

Kerala Style Kadala Curry (Black Chickpea Curry)

Ingredients

  • • 200 g Black Chickpeas (soaked)
  • • 100 g Fresh Coconut (grated)
  • • 2 tbsp Coconut Oil
  • • 1 tsp Mustard Seeds
  • • 1 tsp Chili Powder
  • • 1 tbsp Coriander Powder
  • • 0.5 tsp Turmeric Powder
  • • 10 Curry Leaves
  • • 500 ml Water

Cooking Steps

1

Pressure cook soaked chickpeas with 500 ml water, salt, and turmeric for 5-6 whistles.

2

While chickpeas cook, grind grated coconut with chili and coriander powder in a blender with a splash of water until smooth.

3

Heat coconut oil in a pan, add mustard seeds and curry leaves until they splutter.

4

Add the coconut paste to the pan and sauté for 2 minutes.

5

Add the cooked chickpeas with their liquid to the pan, simmer for 5 minutes, and serve.