BLACK CHICKPEAS GRAVY / KONDAKKADALAI KURMA / BLACK CHANNA DAL

INGREDIENTS: 

Black channa dal / Kondakadalai/ Black Chickpeas - 1 cup 

Curry leaves and Coriander leaves 

Garam masala powder - 1 tsp 

Coriander powder - 1 tsp 

Chilli powder - 2 tsps 

Turmeric powder - 1/2 tsp 

Mustard seeds -1 tsp 

Onion - 1

Tomato - 1

Salt to taste 

To Grind : 

 

Ginger-garlic paste - 1 tsp 

Fennel seeds - 1 tsp 

Jeera -- 1 tsp 

Coconut pieces - -4 pieces  

METHOD OF PREPARATION: 

1) Soak kondakadalai in water overnight. 

2) Pressure cook it for 4 whistles ,allow the steam to leave and keep aside . 

3) Heat oil in a pan. Add mustard seeds and jeera .When they splutter, add curry leaves and onion, tomato and saute till tender.

4) Add in boiled chickpeas, grinded masala, chilli powder, garam masala , coriander powder , turmeric powder and salt .  Add little water.

5 ) Cover with a lid . Cook in slow flame till the oil separates . Garnish with coriander leaves . Serve hot with chapathi or puri .

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