Varutharacha Kadala Curry | Black Chickpeas Curry with Video

Varutharacha Kadala Curry | Black Chickpeas Curry Recipe

Introduction

Varutharacha Kadala Curry, a traditional Kerala dish, is a hearty and flavorful curry made with black chickpeas and roasted coconut. The name “Varutharacha” refers to the method of roasting and grinding coconut with spices, which gives the curry its rich, deep flavor. This dish is a staple in many households, often enjoyed with Puttu, Appam, or steamed rice. It’s a perfect blend of spices and coconut, making it a favorite for both special occasions and daily meals.

Key Ingredients

The main ingredient in the dish is black chickpeas, also known as “kadala” in Malayalam. These chickpeas are soaked overnight and cooked to a soft, tender texture. The roasted coconut paste is the heart of this curry, made by roasting grated coconut along with aromatic spices. This paste adds a unique depth of flavor, setting this curry apart from other chickpea curries.

Cooking Process

The process of making Varutharacha Kadala Curry involves several steps but is well worth the effort. The coconut is roasted until golden brown, then ground into a smooth paste. This paste is then simmered with the cooked chickpeas, creating a thick, flavorful curry. The dish is further seasoned with a tempering of mustard seeds, curry leaves, and shallots, adding an extra layer of aroma and taste.

Video Integration

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Varutharacha Kadala Curry | Black Chickpeas Curry with Video

Varutharacha Kadala Curry, a traditional Kerala dish, is a hearty and flavorful curry made with black chickpeas and roasted coconut.

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 15 minutes mins

Total Time 30 minutes mins

Course Side Dish

Cuisine Kerala

Servings 4 Servings

Ingredients

  

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• 1 Cup Black chickpeas/Kadala Soaked overnight
• 1 1/2 Cup Coconut Grated
• 8 Nos Shallots
• 1/2 Tsp Turmeric powder
• 1 Tsp Chilli powder
• 2 Tsp Coriander powder
• 1/2 Tsp Garam masala
• 2 Tbsp Coconut oil
• 1/2 Tsp Mustard seeds
• 2 Nos Red chilly Dry
• 2 Strings Curry leaves
• Salt As reqd

Instructions

 

• Soak kadala overnight or at least 8 hours.
  
• Wash them well and pressure cook along with salt and enough water for 4 - 5 whistles or as needed. Keep the cooked chickpeas aside.
  
• In a pan heat oil and add grated coconut, 3-4 shallots and roast in medium flame till it turns brown in color.
  
• Then reduce the flame and add turmeric powder, chilly powder, coriander powder and garam masala. Roast till the raw smell goes.
  
• Remove this roasted mix from the stove and allow to cool. Grind cooled masala mix by adding enough water and make a very fine paste. Add this ground paste to the cooked Kadala and let it boil till you get a medium consistency.
  
• Turn off the heat. Check salt and add more if required.
  
• Heat a pan, add oil and splutter mustard seeds, add dry red chilies and sliced shallots. Roast till light brown. At this stage add curry leaves.
  
• Add this tempering into the curry, mix and place the lid. Allow it to rest for 10 minutes before serving.
  
• This curry goes well with Puttu, Appam etc...
  

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Notes

You can explore this dish Vella Kadala Curry. You can also visit Green Peas Curry

Keyword Black Chickpeas Curry, Varutharacha Kadala Curry

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