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Kadalai Curry

Serves 4


Ingredients
Black peas - 1/2 cup
Coconut - 2/3 cup. Ground into a smooth paste
Fennel seeds - 1/2 tsp
Cloves - 2-3
Cinnamon sticks - 1/2 inch
Pepper - 1/4 tsp
Mustard - 1/2 tsp
Shallots - 1/2 cup (finely chopped)
Ginger - 1 inch (finely diced & crushed)
Green chilies - 5-6 (finely chopped)
Curry leaves - 1 sprig
Chili powder - 2 tsp
Coriander powder - 1 tsp
Garam masala - 1/2 tsp
 
Preparation method
  1. Soak peas in 2 cups of water overnight
  2. Pressure cook black peas in 1 tsp of salt and about a total of 3 cups of water
  3. Pressure cook for about 10 whistles. Separate stock and peas
  4. Dry roast fennel, cloves, cinnamon and pepper. Coarse grind it with mixer or motor/pestle
  5. Heat 2 tbsp of coconut oil. Add and fry mustards until they pop
  6. Add and fry onions until translucent.
  7. Add ginger, chilies and curry leaves. Fry for a few mins
  8. Add chili powder, coriander powder, ground masala. Saute for a min or two
  9. Add coconut paste. Saute for about 5 mins
  10. Add channa dal and fry for a few mins
  11. Add stock as required and salt to taste. Cook down to desired consistency

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