Tag: Chickpeas

Ramadan/ Iftar Recipes, Snacks, Spicy/Savory Snacks

Falafel

Ingredients: 2 cup white chick peas1/2 cup parsley leaves1/2 cup coriander leaves1 medium onion, finely chopped4 garlic cloves1 tsp pepper powder1/2 tsp coriander powder1 tsp cumin powder1 tsp baking powder1 tsp lemon juice2-3 tbsp bread crumbs (as required)3 tsp white sesame seedssalt t o tasteoil for frying Preparation: Soak the white chick peas in water […]

Dips / Salsa/ Sauce, Salads/ Condiments

Hummus

Ingredients: 1 cup white chick peas / chana1/4 cup white sesame seeds3 garlic cloves1 1/2 lemon, squeezed1/2 tsp cumin powder1/4 tsp pepper powder5 tbsp olive oilsalt to tastechilli powder, for garnishingfew coriander or parsley leaves Preparation: Soak the white chick peas in water for 8-9 hrs or overnight . Cook the chick peas adding little […]

Paneer, Rice / Choru, Rice / Pasta, Vegetarian

White Chick Peas – Paneer Masala Rice

Ingredients: 1/2 cups white chickpeas/ vella kadala 2 cups basmati rice2 onions, chopped2 tomatoes, chopped2 garlic cloves, chopped1 tsp turmeric powder1 tsp garam masala1/2 tsp cumin powder1 tsp chilli powder1/2 tsp amchur powder/ dry mango powder200 gm paneer cubes3/4-1 tsp cumin seeds1 tsp mustard seeds1 sprig curry leavessalt to taste2 tbsp oil Preparation: Soak white […]

Kerala Dishes, Nadan Curries - Veg, Vegetarian

Thattukada Style Kadala Curry

Ingredients: 1 cup black chick peas / kadala2 medium onions, sliced2 medium tomatoes, chopped4 garlic clovessmall piece ginger, chopped1 tsp fennel seeds1/4 tsp pepper corns2 tsp coriander powder1/4 tsp turmeric powder1/2-3/4 tsp chilli powder3-4 tbsp grated coconut2 tbsp coconut slices4 shallots, sliced2 dry red chillies1/2 tsp garam masalasalt to taste1 tsp mustard seeds2 sprig curry […]

Veg - Dry Side Dish, Vegetarian

Chilli Chana

Ingredients: 1 cup white chickpeas / chana / vella kadala4 tbsp cornflour2 tbsp garlic, finely chopped2 green chillies, chopped1 1/2 tsp ginger, finely chopped1 onion, finely chopped1 small capsicum, chopped1 tbsp soy sauce2 tbsp tomato sauce3 tbsp chilli sauce1 tsp chilli powder1/2 tsp pepper powder1-1 1/2 tsp sugarspring onions, choppedsalt to tasteoil, as required Preparation: […]

Kerala Dishes, Veg - Curries & Gravies, Veg - Gravy Side Dish, Vegetarian

Easy Kadala Curry / Black Chickpeas Curry

Ingredients: 1 cup kadala / black chickpeas1 big onion, chopped6-8 shallots, sliced1/2 tsp turmeric powder2 tsp coriander powder1 1/2-2 tsp kashmiri chilli powder3/4 tsp garam masala1 cup medium thick coconut milk1 tsp mustard seeds3 dry red chillies1 sprig curry leaves salt to taste2 tbsp coriander leaves, chopped1 1/2 tbsp coconut oil Preparation: Soak kadala / […]

Food, Kerala Dishes, Nadan Curries - Veg, Veg - Curries & Gravies, Vegetarian

Thenga Aracha Kadala Curry / Black Chickpeas Curry with Coconut

Ingredients: 1 cup black chickpeas/ kadala 2 onions, thinly sliced 2 green chillies 3 garlic cloves, crushed 1- 1 1/4 cup grated coconut 3 shallots 3/4 tsp turmeric powder 1 1/2-2 tsp pepper powder 3/4 tsp cumin seeds 3/4 tsp mustard seeds 2 dry red chillies 1 tsp garlic, finely chopped 1 sprig curry leaves […]

Food, Vegetarian

Kadala / Black Chickpeas Masala Gravy

Ingredients: 1 1/2 cup kadala/ black chickpeas 2 onions, chopped 2 tomatoes, chopped small piece ginger 4 garlic cloves 1 1/2 tsp garam masala 1/4 tsp turmeric powder 1 1/2 tsp coriander powder 1 1/2 tsp chilli powder 1 tbsp tomato sauce 1 tbsp lemon juice salt to taste 2 tbsp coriander leaves, chopped 2 […]