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# Kadala Curry Recipe
## Kadala curry masala preparation
now prepare masala paste by heating 1 tsp coconut oil and saute ½ inch cinnamon, 2 pods cardamom, 3 cloves and 1 tsp fennel seeds.
now add ½ onion, 2 clove garlic and 1 inch ginger. saute well.
further, add 1 tomato and saute until tomatoes turn soft and mushy.
additionally, add ½ cup coconut, few curry leaves. saute until coconut turns aromatic.
keeping the flame on low add ¼ tsp turmeric, ½ tsp chilli powder, 1 tsp coriander powder, ½ tsp garam masala.
saute until the spices turn aromatic.
cool the mixture completely and transfer to the blender.
add ½ cup water and blend to smooth paste.
## Kadala curry preparation
in a large kadai heat 1 tsp coconut oil and splutter 1 tsp mustard, 1 dried red chilli, few curry leaves.
also add 5 shallots, 1 chilli and saute until the onions turn translucent.
further, add the prepared masala paste and saute for 2 minutes.
add in pressure cooked kala chana and ½ tsp salt.
mix well adjusting consistency as required.
cover and cook for 15 minutes or until the flavours are absorbed well.
finally, **kadala curry recipe** is ready to serve with [appam](/recipes/appam-recipe-yeast-appam-batter-recipe) or [puttu](/recipes/kerala-puttu-recipe-puttu-maker).
## Pressure cooking kala chana
1. firstly, in a pressure cooker take 1 cup black chickpea. make sure to wash kala chana and soak overnight.
2. also, add ½ tsp salt and 4 cup water.
3. pressure cook for 7 whistles or until the chana is cooked well.
## Video
## Notes
* firstly, instead of coconut, you can add ¼ cup of coconut milk for rich flavour.
* also, the curry thickens once cooled. so adjust the consistency as required.
* furthermore, mash few chana to get thick creamy consistency.
* additionally, roasting the spices has to be done on low flame to prevent from burning.
* finally, **kadala curry recipe** tastes great when prepared slightly watery and spicy.
Original recipe by Hebbar's Kitchen: [https://hebbarskitchen.com/kadala-curry-recipe-puttu-kadala-curry/](https://hebbarskitchen.com/kadala-curry-recipe-puttu-kadala-curry/)
## Kadala curry masala preparation
2. also, add ½ tsp salt and 4 cup water.
3. pressure cook for 7 whistles or until the chana is cooked well.
## Video
## Notes
* firstly, instead of coconut, you can add ¼ cup of coconut milk for rich flavour.
* also, the curry thickens once cooled. so adjust the consistency as required.
* furthermore, mash few chana to get thick creamy consistency.
* additionally, roasting the spices has to be done on low flame to prevent from burning.
* finally, **kadala curry recipe** tastes great when prepared slightly watery and spicy.