CHICKPEA & COCONUT CURRY (KADALA)
This yummy chickpea curry, with its underlying creamy coconut flavor, is good enough to eat straight out of the pot. The author recommends desi or kabuli chickpeas, but I use whatever I can obtain. To reduce cooking time, I often use canned chickpeas. Although they are optional, I like to add the curry leaves. Passive cooking time refers to cooking dried chickpeas, but does not include soaking them prior to cooking. Recipe adapted from the book, "Passion for Pulses". The contributor is from Kerala, India.
Provided by Daydream
Categories Curries
Time 1h55m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- If using dried chickpeas, soak overnight in plenty of water, then drain.
- Place soaked chickpeas in a large pot with plenty of fresh water, bring to the boil for 15 minutes, then reduce heat and simmer for about an hour, or until chickpeas are tender.
- Alternatively you can pressure-cook the dried chickpeas according to the manufacturer's instructions.
- When the chickpeas are cooked, or if you are using canned chickpeas, put them aside.
- Next, heat a wok or skillet over medium-high heat, and dry-roast the desiccated coconut, reducing heat as necessary- it is important to stir continuously, as the coconut will readily catch and burn.
- As soon as the coconut starts to brown remove the skillet from the heat, and immediately place the coconut in a blender bowl- if left in the skillet it will become dark brown and bitter.
- Add ginger, turmeric, chilli, coriander powder and a little water to the blender bowl and grind to a fine paste.
- Heat the oil in a clean pan and saute mustard seeds until they start to pop and release their aroma.
- Add onion and curry leaves and saute and stir a further minute or two.
- Add coconut paste and cooked chickpeas, and cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally and adding more water if necessary.
- Add 1 cup coconut milk and simmer for a further 10-15 minutes.
- Serve with rice and garnish with fresh cilantro.
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Hafiz haza
[email protected]This curry was easy to make and very flavorful. I loved the combination of chickpeas and coconut milk. I will definitely be making this again.
FAHAD PROSH
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of chickpeas, but I loved this curry. The coconut milk and spices made it so flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.
M kashif jani
[email protected]This was the best chickpea coconut curry I've ever had! The flavors were incredible and the chickpeas were cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this again.
Heather Miller
[email protected]This curry was a bit too bland for my taste. I would have liked it to be more flavorful.
avitus prudence
[email protected]I wasn't sure what to expect from this curry, but I was pleasantly surprised. It was very flavorful and the chickpeas were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.
Irfan Qadir
[email protected]I found this curry to be a bit too spicy for my taste, but I was able to tone it down by adding some yogurt. Overall, it was a good curry.
Azenda Tersoo Samuel
[email protected]This curry was easy to make and very flavorful. I loved the combination of chickpeas and coconut milk. I will definitely be making this again.
K Ragubhai
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of chickpeas, but I loved this curry. The coconut milk and spices made it so flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.
Good luck Best man
[email protected]This was the best chickpea coconut curry I've ever had! The flavors were incredible and the chickpeas were cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this again.
Trinity Scott
[email protected]I found this curry to be a bit bland. I would have liked it to be more flavorful.
Ismail Katumba
[email protected]This curry was a bit too spicy for my taste, but I was able to tone it down by adding some yogurt. Overall, it was a good curry.
Michael Sutton
[email protected]I wasn't sure what to expect from this curry, but I was pleasantly surprised. It was very flavorful and the chickpeas were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.
Amr Elwi
[email protected]This curry was easy to make and very flavorful. I would definitely make it again.
Hafiz Awais
[email protected]I made this curry for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it. I will definitely be making this again for future parties.
Chytianna Boclair
[email protected]This curry was a bit bland for my taste. I would have liked it to be more flavorful.
Sacdiyoibraahim Sacdiyoibraahim12
[email protected]I found this curry to be a bit too spicy for my taste, but my husband loved it. He said it was the best curry he's ever had. I would recommend this recipe to anyone who likes spicy food.
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[email protected]This curry was easy to make and packed with flavor. I loved the combination of chickpeas and coconut milk. I will definitely be making this again.
Tijani Farah aderiike
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of coconut milk, but this curry was still delicious. The chickpeas were tender and the sauce was flavorful. I would definitely make this again, but I would use less coconut milk next time.
Zarab Gondal
[email protected]This chickpea coconut curry was a hit with my family! The flavors were rich and complex, and the chickpeas were perfectly cooked. I will definitely be making this again.