How to make Kadla -
Chanas cooked in spicy coconut masala.
This recipe has featured on the show Khanakhazana.
Main Ingredients : Black bengal gram, Fresh coconut (ताज़ा नारियल)
Cuisine : Sri Lankan
Course : Dals and Kadhis
You can also find more Dals and Kadhis recipes like Kiri Hodi Sindhi Dal Dal Makhni Peshawari Chana
Kadla Recipe Card
It is a fact that Dals and Kadhis are comfort foods and they are a good source of calcium, phosphorus, vitamins B and iron. Dals, especially are a major source of dietary fibre and proteins. Kadhis are a blend of yogurt and herbs which assist in efficient digestion. Every region has its locally grown herbs and spices as the key ingredients, thus a variety of kadhis are relished across the length and breadth of Indian subcontinent.
Prep Time : 26-30 minutes
Cook time : 31-40 minutes
Serve : 4
Level Of Cooking : Moderate
Taste : Spicy
Ingredients for Kadla Recipe
Black bengal gram soaked overnight 1 1/2 cups
Fresh coconut
Onions 2 large
Coconut scraped 1/2 cup
Red chilli powder 2 tablespoons
Coconut oil 1 tablespoon
Curry leaves 15
Tomato chopped 1 large
Salt to taste
Coriander powder 2 tablespoons
Method
Step 1
Drain the chana and pressure-cook with four cups of water till soft. Drain and reserve the cooking liquor.
Step 2
Chop the onions in the chopper. Roast the coconut in a non-stick pan. Add red chilli powder and roast till golden. Cool and grind to a paste with a little water.
Step 3
Heat coconut oil in another non stick pan. Add curry leaves and onions and sauté for two minutes. Add tomato and continue to sauté. Add the coconut paste and the boiled chana. Add the cooking liquor, salt, coriander powder and mix. Cover and simmer on med
Step 4
Serve hot.
Nutrition Info
Calories : 884 Kcal
Carbohydrates : 98.7 gm
Protein : 31.1 gm
Fat : 40.5 gm
Other : Fiber- 29.6gm
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