Kondai kadalai kulambu (Chick-pea pepper curry) Recipe

Kondai kadalai kulambu, a traditional dish is a spicy pepper curry which is healthy and tasty for all. Enjoy!!
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Summary

Preparation Time10 MinCooking Time20 Min
Ready In30 MinDifficulty LevelEasy
Health IndexHealthyServings3
CuisineCourse
TasteFeel
Main IngredientInterest Group, , ,

Ingredients

 Kondai kadalai1 Cup (16 tbs), chick peas soaked overnight
 Onion2
 Green chili1
 Curry leaves1 Tablespoon
 Tamarind juice1⁄4 Cup (4 tbs)
 Salt To Taste
 Oil1 Cup (16 tbs)
 Grated coconut1⁄2 Cup (8 tbs)
 Pepper1 Teaspoon
 Cumin seeds1 Teaspoon
 Red chili powder1 Teaspoon
 Coriander powder2 Teaspoon
 Sambar powder1 Teaspoon
 Turmeric powder1⁄2 Teaspoon
 Onions3 Small
 Tomato1⁄2
 Tomato1⁄2
 Cilantro1 Teaspoon
 Mustard seeds1 Teaspoon
 Fenugreek seed1 Teaspoon

Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Calories 1111 Calories from Fat 768

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 87 g134.5%

Saturated Fat 14.6 g72.8%

Trans Fat 0 g

Cholesterol 0 mg

Sodium 227.3 mg9.5%

Total Carbohydrates 72 g24%

Dietary Fiber 20.1 g80.2%

Sugars 20 g

Protein 18 g36.8%

Vitamin A 12.6% Vitamin C 58.5%

Calcium 17.9% Iron 43.5%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

Directions

1. Grind the ingredients given for grinding in to a fine paste.
2. Heat oil in pressure cooker, add the mustard seeds, methi seeds and let them to splutter.
3. Add the onions, green chilly, curry leaves and saute till transparent.
4. Add the tomatoes and cook till mashy.
5. Add the grounded paste, salt,chickpeas and saute for 3mins.
6. Now add the tamarind juice and enough water and adjust taste.
7. Cover and cook for 4 whistles(or as required for cooking).
8. Uncover and stir the curry well and garnish with cilantro.

Tastes excellent with hot rice!

Comments

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foodpsychologist says :

Hi From which South Indian region is this Kondai Kadalai Kulambu ?
Posted on: 8 October 2009 - 1:45pm
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veg foodie says :

I just looove chick peas. they are soo delicious.. we make them often at my place usually with garam masala to taste. Will try your version too! seems great :)
Posted on: 8 October 2009 - 12:29pm
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