nadan kadala curry (chonya randaye)

puttu -kadala curry is kerala's most popular breakfast.and this combination of puttu and kadala curry has an important role in kerala's breakfast menu.....



ingredients
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chickpea -1 cup


for grinding
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onions chopped -2 nos
garlic -6-7 flakes
tomato -2 nos
grated coconut -3 tbsp


for seasoning
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mustard -1 tsp
green chillies -2 nos
curry patha -1 spring
coriander powder -1 tbsp
red chili powder -1/2 tbsp
meat masala powder -1 tbsp
Coconut oil -2 tbsp
onion -1 nos



method
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soak the Channa overnight ,and cook it in a pressure cooker adding enough water and salt . add little bit of soda bi crab .it will help to cook the Channa very easly.

heat oil in a kadai.add the chopped onions ,garlic,and fry till it is light brown.grind these fried onions with tomatoes and grated coconut into a smooth paste adding little water. keep it aside.

for seasoning heat the oil, add mustard ,when it start spluttering add green chillies, curry patha,and onions and fry till the onions are golden brown. then add the dry powders and saute. add the ground masala and fry . when the masala is done add the cooked Channa and boil it in a simmer fire for 15 to 20 minutes.

garnish with lots of curry patha and serve hot with puttu.......


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