Kadle Kalu Saaru

Kadle Kalu Saaru

Kadle Kalu Saaru

Veg Vegan

Kadle Kalu Saaru is a spicy and tangy chickpea curry, popular in Coorg for its robust flavors and aroma.

Cuisines

Coorgi

Best for

Lunch Dinner

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Recipe

Prep: 15 min Cook: 45 min Total: 60 min 2-3 servings

Ingredients

Black Chickpea 1 cup Black Chickpea , soaked overnight
Onion 1 medium Onion , finely chopped
Tomato 1 medium Tomato , finely chopped
Garlic 2 cloves Garlic , minced
Ginger 1 inch Ginger , minced
coconut oil 2 tablespoons Coconut oil
Mustard Seed 1 teaspoon Mustard Seed
Cumin 1 teaspoon Cumin , seeds
turmeric powder 1 teaspoon Turmeric powder
red chili powder 1 teaspoon Red chili powder
coriander powder 1 teaspoon Coriander powder
Coconut Milk 1 cup Coconut Milk , thick
water 2 cups Water
salt Salt , to taste
Cilantro Cilantro , fresh, for garnish

Instructions

  1. 1 Soak the black chickpeas overnight or for at least 8 hours.
  2. 2 Drain and rinse the chickpeas, then pressure cook them with 2 cups of water and a pinch of salt for about 20 minutes or until soft.
  3. 3 In a pan, heat coconut oil over medium heat. Add mustard seeds and cumin seeds. Let them splutter.
  4. 4 Add the chopped onions and sauté until they turn golden brown.
  5. 5 Add minced garlic and ginger, and sauté for another minute.
  6. 6 Add chopped tomatoes and cook until they become soft and mushy.
  7. 7 Stir in turmeric powder, red chili powder, and coriander powder. Cook for 2 minutes.
  8. 8 Add the cooked chickpeas along with the water they were cooked in.
  9. 9 Pour in the coconut milk and bring the mixture to a boil.
  10. 10 Reduce the heat and let it simmer for 10 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
  11. 11 Adjust the salt as needed.
  12. 12 Garnish with fresh coriander leaves before serving.

Tips

For a richer flavor, you can add a small piece of jaggery while simmering the curry.