Black Channa Gravy in Fish Kulambu Style

Black Channa Gravy in Fish Kulambu Style

In Diet?? Not preparing  Aapam because of high fat coconut milk?? This recipe will serve as the alternative side dish for gravy..

 Black channa is low in fat, high in dietary fiber and rich in vitamins and minerals.. You will get nutrients of 5 portions of fruits and vegetables in just  1 portion of black channa..Thus its a healthy addition to our diet..

I tried preparing this recipe in fish kulambu style.. It was awesome... You can feel like as if you are eating fish kulambu only..

Here comes the recipe!!

Ingredients: (Recipe For 1)

Boiled Black Channa          - 1/4 cup

Small Onions                      - 8

Chopped Coconut              - 2 tbsp

Red Chilly                          - 2

Cumin Seeds                      - 1 tsp

Tamarind                            - 1 tbsp

Turmeric Powder                - a pinch

Salt                                     - As required

Oil                                      - As required

Procedure:

• Soak Black Channa overnight or soak it in hot water for 3-4 hours.. Boil it well. Extract tamarind juice from tamarind.
• Heat oil in  a pan.. saute red chilly and cumin seeds.. After a second add small onions..
• Saute till onions become translucent.. Grind along with coconut..
• Heat oil in  the same pan.. Add onion-coconut paste.. Saute till the raw smell goes off.. Add tamarind extract, salt and turmeric powder.
• Add enough water to the gravy and add boiled channa.
• Cook the gravy until it thickens in low flame.
• Serve with chapthi, roti , aapam or Idiyappam.. I served it with Aapam..

Channa Masala

Channa Masala

Chick Peas is a must-eat food which has high nutrition content.. Its a best source of dietary protein to vegetarians.. Other than preparing sundal, can prepare channa masala which can be served with chapathi , roti or even with chat items..

Ingredients:

Boiled White Channa              - 1 cup

Big Onion                     - 1

Tomato                          - 1

Ginger-Garlic Paste      - 1 tbsp

Turmeric Powder           - 1tsp
Chilli Powder                 - 2 tsp
Cumin Powder              - 1 tsp
Coriander Powder         - 2 tsp
Garam Masala Powder - 1 tsp

Salt                                 - To Taste
Oil                                   - As Required
Whole Garam Masala    - Each 2
Coriander Leaves           - For Garnishing

Procedure:

1. Heat Oil in a pan.
2. Add Whole Garam Masala
3. Add onion
4. Once it become translucent add Ginger Garlic Paste.
5. Once its half done, add tomatoes.
6. Add all the powder except Garam masala.
7. Add enough water.
8. Add boiled chick peas.
9.  Add Garam Masala powder after the gravy mix up well
10. smash half of the chick peas using a laddle.
11. Garnish with coriander leaves and serve..