Kadala Curry Recipe - Kerala Style Puttu Kadala Curry

Kerala Kadala Curry Recipe
Puttu Kadala curry is one of my ever favorite Kerala breakfast recipes. I have already posted a version of kadala curry earlier but my search for a perfect Kerala Kadala Curry recipe which comes close to the one tasted at Alleppey finally ends here.Yes I have tried many versions and when I was on a casual talk with my friend who is from Kerala, she gave me this recipe and it came out pretty close to the one I tasted at Kerala so this is going to be my keeper.

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I didnt expect someone to fix the issue but that motivation factor, a small pat on the back....a back voice whispering everything is soon going to be ok....even if doesnt dont worry that is not the end at all....those words were much needed at that time and am happy I have few friends who are there for me with me whenever I needed them.

Wish me good luck ya will you?! :) Now lets get on to the recipe.....
Kerala Kadala Curry with Puttu

Kerala Kadala Curry Recipe

Preparation Time : 15 minutes + soaked overnight | Cooking Time : 30 mins | Serves : 2
Recipe Category: Sidedish | Recipe Cuisine: Kerala

Black Channa - 3/4 cup
Small Onion - 5
Tomatoes - 2 medium sized chopped roughly
Red Chilli powder 1 tsp
Coriander powder - 1.5 tsp
Garam masala powder - 1/2 tsp
Oil - 1 tsp
Salt - to taste

To roast and grind:

Coconut - 1/2 cup
Red Chillies - 2
Coriander seeds -1 tbsp

To Temper:

Oil - 2 tsp
Mustard seeds - 1 tsp
Curry leaves - a sprig
Small Onion - 5 (optional)
Jeera - 1/2 tsp

Method:

  1. Soak black channa overnight and pressure cook for 6-7 whistles or until soft.Dont drain water, set aside.In a pressure cooker heat oil add tomatoes and onions, fry till mushy and raw smell of toamtoes leave.Then add red chilli powder, coriander powder and garam masala powders.Kadala Curry Recipe - Step1
  2. Fry till raw smell of spice powders leave, add required salt then add channa along with water and pressure cook for 1 whistle(this step is purely optional) - but I recommend doing so as it makes the channa soft and blend with the masalas well. Heat a pan and add the ingredients listed under 'to roast & grind'.Kadala Curry Recipe - Step2
  3. Roast till nicely browned to a darker shade.Then transfer it to a mixer,add little water and grind to a smooth paste.Kadala Curry Recipe - Step3
  4. Add the paste to the gravy (add water it its too thick)and let it boil for 3mins. Then heat oil in a tadka pan - add the items listed under 'to temper' let it splutter.Fry till onions turn golden brown.Kadala Curry Recipe - Step4
  5. Add the tadka to the gravy  - I transferred it to the pan at this stage as I needed my pressure cooker for making the puttu :). Adjust salt....Allow it to boil till the curry thickens to the desired consistency.Switch it off.Kadala Curry Recipe - Step5
Serve hot with puttu, the best combination or with appams.
Puttu Kadala Curry - Kerala Style

My Notes:

Puttu Kadala Curry Recipe
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