Kadala Curry for Puttu and Chapathy

   Kadalai Curry For  Puttu and  Chapathy  :

         

Ingredients :

·        Channa dal( small or big) – 1 cup

·        Sambar onions – 12 (finely chopped)

·        Tamarind paste – 1 spn

·        Green chilli – 3

·        Turmeric powder – a pinch

·        Salt as needed

·        Coriander leaves for garnish

To  make a paste:(dry roast and make a paste)

·        Red chilli – 8

·        Coriander seeds – 1 spn

·        Cumin seeds – ¼ spn

·        Grated coconut – ½ cup

·        Ginger – 1 inch chopped

·        Onion – ½ piece

For seasoning:

·        Oil – 1 spn

·        Mustard seeds – ½ spn

·        Curry leaves - few

Preparation :

·        Soak the channa dal for 12 hrs and Pressure Cook it with little salt and turmeric powder.

·        Dry roast the ingredients and grind grated in a blender with little water and make a fine paste.

Method :

·        Heat oil in a pan, add the mustard seeds and allow it to crackle . then  curry leaves and sauté till it turn crispy.

·        Then add chopped  onions and green chilli and sauté for few mins.

·        Next add the cooked  channa dal  ,salt ,tamarind paste and coconut paste,mix it well and add enough  water.

·        Cover and cook it for 15 to 20 mins. switch off the flame.

·        Garnish with coriander leaves. Done!

                                   

Kadalai curry   is ready .serve hot with chapathy J