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
Build a full meal around Kadle Suran Gassi
Get a matched combo of sides and accents
Recipe
Prep: 15 min
Cook: 45 min
Total: 60 min
2-3 servings
Ingredients
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1 cup | Black Chickpea , soaked overnight |
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250 grams | Elephant Foot Yam |
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1 cup | Coconut , freshly grated |
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6-8 | Red Chili , dried |
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1 teaspoon | Coriander Seed |
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1/2 teaspoon | Cumin , seeds |
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1/4 teaspoon | Fenugreek Seed |
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1/4 teaspoon | Turmeric powder |
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1 small | Tamarind , ball |
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2 tablespoons | Coconut oil |
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1 teaspoon | Mustard Seed |
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1 pinch | Asafoetida |
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1 sprig | Curry Leaf |
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— | Salt , to taste |
Instructions
- 1 Wash and soak the black chickpeas overnight or for at least 8 hours.
- 2 Pressure cook the soaked chickpeas with a pinch of salt until soft, then set aside.
- 3 Peel and dice the suran into bite-sized cubes.
- 4 In a pan, dry roast the dried red chilies, coriander seeds, cumin seeds, and fenugreek seeds until aromatic.
- 5 Grind the roasted spices with grated coconut, turmeric powder, and tamarind into a smooth paste using a little water.
- 6 In a pot, add the diced suran, prepared spice paste, and cooked chickpeas.
- 7 Add enough water to achieve a curry consistency and bring to a boil.
- 8 Simmer until the suran is cooked through and the flavors meld together.
- 9 In a small pan, heat coconut oil and add mustard seeds. Once they splutter, add asafoetida and curry leaves.
- 10 Pour the tempering over the curry and mix well.
- 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.