Puttu with Kadala Curry

📝 Ingredients

For Puttu:

• 1 cup rice flour (roasted)
• ½ cup grated coconut
• Salt to taste
• Water as needed to moisten

For Kadala Curry:

• 1 cup black chickpeas (kadala), soaked overnight
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 tomato, chopped
• 1 tsp ginger-garlic paste
• ½ tsp mustard seeds
• 1 sprig curry leaves
• 1 tsp red chili powder
• ½ tsp turmeric powder
• 1 tsp coriander powder
• 1 tsp garam masala
• Salt to taste
• 2 tsp coconut oil
• 1 tsp fennel seeds (optional)

👩‍🍳Recipe

Step 1: Prepare the Puttu

-Mix rice flour with salt. Sprinkle water and mix till moist, crumbly texture is achieved.

-Layer a puttu maker with grated coconut and rice flour alternately.

-Steam for 7–10 minutes until soft and cooked through.

Step 2: Cook the Kadala

-Pressure cook soaked chickpeas with water and salt for 4–5 whistles until soft.

Step 3: Make the Curry

-In coconut oil, splutter mustard seeds and add fennel seeds (optional).

-Add onions, curry leaves, and sauté till golden. Add ginger-garlic paste and cook well.

-Add tomatoes and cook till soft. Mix in turmeric, red chili, coriander powder, and salt.

-Add boiled chickpeas with water. Simmer for 10 minutes till flavors combine.

-Sprinkle garam masala and simmer for 2 more minutes.

Step 4: Serve Hot

-Serve steamed Puttu hot with spicy Kadala Curry. Best enjoyed with a dollop of ghee!