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Chana Masala Kuzhambu | Kondakadalai Masala Kuzhambu Recipe

Last Updated On: Apr 9, 2020 by Sowmya Venkatachalam

Chana Masala Kuzhambu | Kondakadalai Masala Kuzhambu Recipe
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Kondakadalai Masala Kuzhambu (Chana Masala Kuzhambu) is a Protein rich kuzhambu made using Chana and other Masalas. We have made Chana Masala as an accompaniment to Roti / Batura, but this recipe is made to consume Chana masala as a Kuzhambu.  This goes very well with Rice and Beetroot Stir fry or any other vegetable stir-fry

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      • Why is this Kuzhambu healthy?
      • What is uniqueness in this Kuzhambu?
      • You can also try other No-Tamarind Recipes :
    • Recipe Card for Kondakadalai Masala Kuzhambu
  • Chana Masala Kuzhambu | Kondakadalai Masala Kuzhambu Recipe
        • Equipments Needed
    • Ingredients
      • For Grinding
      • For Tempering
    • Instructions 
      • Par-Cooking Chickpeas
      • Preparing Grinding Masala
      • Prepare Kuzhambu Masala
    • Notes
    • Nutritional Info
    • Instructions with Step by Step Pictures:
      • PAR-COOKING CHICKPEAS
      • PREPARING GRINDING MASALA
      • PREPARE KUZHAMBU MASALA

Why is this Kuzhambu healthy?

Chickpeas are very healthy as they are rich in both soluble and insoluble dietary fibre. They are the good source of protein for vegetarians. Nutritions also say that Regular intake of Chickpeas can lower LDL (bad) and total cholesterol. Due to high fiber content and low GI, chickpeas are excellent for weight loss diets. Salad with chickpeas are tasty and can keep you full longer, controlling the appetite. I have given a healthy kuzhambu with chickpeas which is simple and healthy kuzhambu cooked with other vegetables in pressure cooker.We are not going to add any tamarind and we are substituting with tomatoes. To make chickpeas digestible, we are going to add garlic and ginger.

What is uniqueness in this Kuzhambu?

  1. The main unique feature of this recipe is that we are not going to use tamarind and the tangy flavor comes only from the tomato.
  2. Along with chickpeas, we are enriching this Kuzhambu with vegetables.
  3. Masala is mild and not over dominant like chole masala
  4. We can cook everything in a pressure cooker

You can also try other No-Tamarind Recipes :

  1. Tomato Sambar without Tamarind
  2. Poricha Kuzhambu
  3. Poricha Rasam
  4. Raw Mango rasam
  5. Raw Mango dal
  6. Lemon rasam

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Chana Masala Kuzhambu | Kondakadalai Masala Kuzhambu Recipe
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Chana Masala Kuzhambu | Kondakadalai Masala Kuzhambu Recipe

Course: Kuzhambu
Cuisine: Indian, South Indian, Tamil Nadu
Equipments Needed
  • Pressure Cooker
  • Mixer Grinder
Prep Time: 15 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes minutes
Soaking Time: 8 hours hours
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 350kcal
Author: Sowmya Venkatachalam
Chickpeas is one of the protein rich legume. We use chickpeas in different forms in our day to day diet. This is a one of the way we can include Chickpeas in our diet. This Kondakadalai Sambar is a very delicious and healthy kuzhambu to mix with hot steaming rice!
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Ingredients

  • ½ Cup Chickpeas (Kondakadalai) 1 Cup - 250ml
  • ½ Cup Shallots / Baby Onions Peeled
  • 3 Tomato Roughly Chopped
  • 1 Drumstick Chopped into 3" pieces
  • 1 Carrot Chopped
  • 1 teaspoon Red Chili Powder
  • 1 tablespoon Coriander Powder
  • ¼ teaspoon Turmeric Powder
  • 1 tablespoon Coriander Leaves For Garnishing
  • 1 teaspoon Salt

For Grinding

  • 1 Onion Finely Chopped
  • 2 Green Chili Chopped
  • 1 inch Ginger Chopped
  • 1 tablespoon Oil

For Tempering

  • 2 teaspoon Oil
  • 1 teaspoon Mustard Seeds
  • 1 teaspoon Fennel Seeds
  • 1 inch Cinnamon Stick
  • 1 Bay

Instructions 

  • Wash and Soak the chickpeas in water overnight

Par-Cooking Chickpeas

  • Next day, drain water from soaked chickpeas. Take the chickpeas in a vessel. Add fresh water and pressure cook. Allow it for 2-3 whistles. Chickpeas should be cooked but not mushy. Do not strain excess water from the cooked chickpeas

Preparing Grinding Masala

  • Heat a pan and add oil and add chopped ginger and garlic and saute it for a minute. Then add green chillies, onion along with salt and saute the onions till translucent.
  • Take the sautéed onions along with other ingredients to the mixer jar along with a tablespoon of par-cooked chickpeas and grind it to a nice paste 

Prepare Kuzhambu Masala

  • Heat oil in a pressure cooker. Add mustard seeds and fennel seeds and allow it to sputter. Also add bayleaf and cinnamon stick and fry for few seconds. Then add shallots and saute onions till translucent
  • Now, add chopped tomatoes to the pressure cooker. Add turmeric powder, red chili powder, coriander powder, salt and give a good mix. After adding masala add ½ cup of water so that the masalas' doesn't get burnt
  • Now add the chopped veggies to the pressure cooker and give a good mix. Then, add the ground onion-chole paste
  • Now, add the par-cooked Chickpeas to the pan along with the cooked water. Add more water to adjust the consistency
  • Close the pressure cooker with lid and whistle. Allow for 3 whistles.
  • Once the pressure is naturally released, open the lid. Garnish the kuzhambu with coriander leaves.
  • Delicious Chole Masala Kuzhambu is now ready to serve with hot steaming rice!

Notes

I make sure to include this nutritious legume atleast 2-3 days in a week. We can soak the dry chickpeas, cook and make Sundal, Chole Salad, chole masala, Kondakadalai dosa, Chickpeas Soup, Kadala Curry, Kala chana Pulao and many more yummy recipes. This masala Kuzhambu is one way to include this nutritious legume in our diet.

Nutritional Info

Nutrition Facts
Chana Masala Kuzhambu | Kondakadalai Masala Kuzhambu Recipe
Amount Per Serving (0.5 Cup)
Calories 350 Calories from Fat 72
% Daily Value*
Fat 8g12%
Carbohydrates 55g18%
Protein 16g32%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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Instructions with Step by Step Pictures:

  • Wash and Soak the chickpeas in water overnight

PAR-COOKING CHICKPEAS

  • Next day, drain water from soaked chickpeas. Take the chickpeas in a vessel. Add fresh water and pressure cook. Allow it for 2-3 whistles.

  • Chickpeas should be cooked but not mushy. Do not strain excess water from the cooked chickpeas

PREPARING GRINDING MASALA

  • Heat a pan and add oil and add chopped ginger, green chili and garlic and saute it for a minute.

  • Then add chopped onion along with salt and saute the onions till translucent.

  • Take the sautéed onions along with other ingredients to the mixer jar along with a tablespoon of par-cooked chickpeas

  • Grind it to a nice paste

PREPARE KUZHAMBU MASALA

  • Heat oil in a pressure cooker. Add mustard seeds and fennel seeds and allow it to sputter. Also add bayleaf and cinnamon stick and fry for few seconds.

  • Then add shallots and saute onions till translucent

  • Now, add chopped tomatoes to the pressure cooker.

  • Add turmeric powder, red chili powder, coriander powder, salt and give a good mix. After adding masala add ½ cup of water so that the masalas' doesn't get burnt

  • Now add the chopped veggies to the pressure cooker and give a good mix.

  • Then, add the ground onion-chole paste

  • Now, add the par-cooked Chickpeas to the pan along with the cooked water. Add more water to adjust the consistency

  • Close the pressure cooker with lid and whistle. Allow for 3 whistles.

  • Once the pressure is naturally released, open the lid. Garnish the kuzhambu with coriander leaves.

  • Delicious Chole Masala Kuzhambu is now ready to serve with hot steaming rice!
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