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Kadala mezhukkupuratti recipe a Kerala style simple stir fry using brown chana.

Kadala mezhukkupuratti recipe with step by step pictures and video.A easy and quick Kerala style stir fry using brown chana.

I am trying this for the first time and loved it so much.The flavor of coconut oil along with spices and spice powders tastes so good.

Making in claypot:

• I made this with my new claypot, Have you realised the taste enhances with dishes made in claypot? I have few claypots already and this burnt claypot came for review.
• You can check out how to season claypots here.

I love Kerala dishes mainly for the coconut oil flavour and with a add on, this has coconut pieces which gives a nice crunch to the curry while eating.Do try this and enjoy!

Variations:

Mezhukupuratti is a staple in Kerala as sidedish and can be made with many veggies like carrot,beans,raw banana etc.

• Carrot Mezhukupuratti recipe
• Beans Mezhukupuratti recipe
• Kaya Mezhukupuratti recipe

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Kadala mezhukupuratti recipe

Kadala mezhukupuratti recipe a Kerala style simple stir fry using brown chana

Prep Time8 hrs

Cook Time20 mins

Total Time8 hrs 20 mins

Servings3

AuthorSharmilee J

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Ingredients

• 1 cup brown chana
• 1 medium sized onion finely chopped
• 1 tbsp ginger grated
• 1 tbsp garlic crushed
• 2 tbsp coconut pieces
• 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
• 1 tsp red chilli powder
• 1.5 tsp coriander powder
• 1 tsp garam masala powder
• salt to taste

To temper:

• 1 tbsp coconut oil
• 1 tsp mustard seeds
• a small sprig curry leaves
• 2 nos red chillies broken

Instructions

• Soak chana overnight or atleast for 8 hrs.Rinse well, add to cooker.
• Add 1 cup water and pressure cook for 5-6 whistles or until soft.It should be soft while pressing.Set aside alongw ith water do not discard it.
• To a claypot add coconut oil - add items listed under 'to temper' let it splutter then add onion,garlic and ginger crushed.Saute until onions turn golden.
• Add turmeric powder,red chilli powder,coriander powder and garam masala powder.Give a quick saute.Add coconut pieces.
• Give a quick saute.Then add cooked chana along with water.Give a quick mix.
• Cook until water evaporates, stir inbetween until it becomes dry and slightly moist.Switch off.

Notes

• Do not cook chana until mushy,It should be cooked soft = when pressed easily mashed.
• Adjust spice level according to your taste.
• Adding ginger and garlic balances gastric issues caused by chana in general.Also ginger and garlic adds a good flavour to this curry.
• The curry should be dry and slightly moist - serves as a great sidedish for rice,roti etc.

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Kadala mezhukkupuratti recipe

How to make kadala mezhukupuratti recipe:

1. Soak chana overnight or atleast for 8 hrs.Rinse well, add to cooker.
2. Add 1 cup water and pressure cook for 5-6 whistles or until soft.It should be soft while pressing.Set aside along with water do not discard it.
3. To a claypot add coconut oil – add items listed under ‘to temper’ let it splutter then add onion,garlic and ginger crushed.Saute until onions turn golden.
4. Add turmeric powder,red chilli powder,coriander powder and garam masala powder.Give a quick saute.Add coconut pieces.
5. Give a quick saute.Then add cooked chana along with water.Give a quick mix.
6. Cook until water evaporates, stir inbetween until it becomes dry and slightly moist.Switch off.
7. Serve hot with any variety rice or with curd rice too.

My tips while making Kadala Mezhukupuratti:

• Do not cook chana until mushy,It should be cooked soft = when pressed easily mashed.
• Adjust spice level according to your taste.
• Adding ginger and garlic balances gastric issues caused by chana in general.Also ginger and garlic adds a good flavour to this curry.
• The curry should be dry and slightly moist – serves as a great sidedish for rice,roti etc.