Kondai Kadalai Kuzhambu (South Indian Chickpea Curry)
Kondai Kadalai Kuzhambu is a delicious chickpea curry cooked in Chettinad style. This vegan dish has an immpeccable flavor & is easy to make on a weeknight!
Ingredients
Cooking Instructions
step 1
In a mixer grinder, add Coconut (1/2 cup), Tomatoes (2), Poppy Seeds (2 Tbsp), Fennel Seeds (2 Tbsp), and Garlic (6 cloves). Grind it to a smooth paste by adding little Water (to taste). Keep this paste aside for now.
step 2
Heat Cooking Oil (1 Tbsp) in a pan and once its hot add whole spices like Cinnamon Stick (1), Fennel Seeds (1 Tbsp), Whole Cloves (4), and Bay Leaves (2).
step 3
Fry for 15 seconds and then add the Onion (1). Saute till they turn translucent and then add Chettinad Sauce (4 Tbsp).
step 4
Fry the sauce for a minute and then add the ground paste. Continue to fry this masala for another 3-4 minutes.
step 5
Lastly, add the Chickpeas (3 cups) and Salt (to taste). Add Water (to taste) if you need and let it cook for 5 minutes
step 6
Chettinad Kondai Kadalai Kuzhambu is ready. Garnish with some Onions (to taste) and Fresh Cilantro (to taste). Serve it with any Indian bread or steamed rice. It's nourishing and delicious!
