Kadala Curry

Kadala curry is a kerala recipe with the black channa. It goes well with puttu or appam or upma.

Black channa(kadala) - 1 cup
coconut grated - 1/2 cup
turmeric powder - 1/4 tsp
chilli powder - 1/2 tsp
coriander powder - 1 tsp
garam masala - 1 tsp
onion - 1
ginger garlic paste - 1 tsp
coconut slices - some
curry leaves
mustard
oil

Wash and soak black channa over night or at least 3 to 4 hours.
Pressure cook it with a little salt and turmeric powder and keep aside.

In a pan dry roast coconut grated until nicely browned. Turn off the flame and add turmeric,chilli,coriander,garam masala and stir well. The heat will be enough to toast them or else you might burn them. Grind them into a smooth paste.

In a pan, add 2 tsp oil, splutter mustard.Add curry leaves.
Add coconut slices and fry till its slightly brown.
Add sliced onion and saute. add ginger garlic paste too and saute.
Now add the cooked black channa, ground paste and salt.
Bring to boil and simmer for 5 minutes. Done.