Kadle Suran Gassi

Kadle Suran Gassi

Kadle Suran Gassi

Veg Vegan

A vegetarian curry made with chickpeas and yam in a spicy coconut gravy, showcasing the rich flavors of Mangalorean cuisine.

Cuisines

Mangalorean

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
Elephant Foot Yam 250 grams Elephant Foot Yam
Coconut 1 cup Coconut , freshly grated
Red Chili 6-8 Red Chili , dried
Coriander Seed 1 teaspoon Coriander Seed
Cumin 1/2 teaspoon Cumin , seeds
Fenugreek Seed 1/4 teaspoon Fenugreek Seed
turmeric powder 1/4 teaspoon Turmeric powder
Tamarind 1 small Tamarind , ball
coconut oil 2 tablespoons Coconut oil
Mustard Seed 1 teaspoon Mustard Seed
asafoetida 1 pinch Asafoetida
Curry Leaf 1 sprig Curry Leaf
salt Salt , to taste

Instructions

  1. 1 Wash and soak the black chickpeas overnight or for at least 8 hours.
  2. 2 Pressure cook the soaked chickpeas with a pinch of salt until soft, then set aside.
  3. 3 Peel and dice the suran into bite-sized cubes.
  4. 4 In a pan, dry roast the dried red chilies, coriander seeds, cumin seeds, and fenugreek seeds until aromatic.
  5. 5 Grind the roasted spices with grated coconut, turmeric powder, and tamarind into a smooth paste using a little water.
  6. 6 In a pot, add the diced suran, prepared spice paste, and cooked chickpeas.
  7. 7 Add enough water to achieve a curry consistency and bring to a boil.
  8. 8 Simmer until the suran is cooked through and the flavors meld together.
  9. 9 In a small pan, heat coconut oil and add mustard seeds. Once they splutter, add asafoetida and curry leaves.
  10. 10 Pour the tempering over the curry and mix well.
  11. 11 Adjust salt to taste and serve hot with rice or roti.

Tips

If fresh suran is unavailable, you can use frozen suran cubes as a substitute.