Instant Pot Kerala Kadala Curry (Brown Chickpeas in Coconut Curry)

Instant Pot Kerala Kadala Curry (Brown Chickpeas in Coconut Curry)

Crafting this Kadala curry is a breeze! For those unfamiliar, this dish originates from Kerala, a South Indian state nestled along the Malabar Coast, renowned for its abundance of coconuts. The preparation is not only flavorful and mildly spicy (adjustable to taste) but also remarkably comforting.
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Prep Time 6 hours
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 6 hours 30 minutes
Course Curry, Side Dish
Cuisine Indian
Servings 4
Calories 225 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup dried brown chickpeas soaked overnight
  • 1 tablespoon coconut oil
  • 1 teaspoon mustard seeds
  • 2 onions sliced
  • 1-2 Serranos or green chilies minced
  • 15-20 curry leaves
  • 2 teaspoons minced garlic
  • 2 teaspoons minced ginger
  • 1 tomato diced

Spices

  • 1 tablespoon meat masala
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon salt adjust to taste
  • ½ teaspoon turmeric
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 cups water
  • ½ cup full fat coconut milk

Instructions
 

  • Soak the brown chickpeas in cold water overnight. Drain, rinse and set aside.
  • Press the sauté button, add the oil and allow it to heat up for a minute. Once the oil is hot, add the mustard seeds to the pot. Once the mustard seeds begin to splutter, add the onions and stir-fry for 10-12 minutes, or until the onions begin to brown.
  • Add the Serrano pepper, curry leaves, garlic, ginger and spices and stir-fry for 30 seconds, then add the tomatoes and cook for 5 minutes, or until they begin to break down.
  • Add the brown chickpeas and water. Mix well.
  • Secure the lid, close the pressure valve and cook for 30 minutes at high pressure.
  • Naturally release pressure.
  • Add coconut milk and press sauté to cook for 3-4 minutes.

Nutrition

Calories: 225kcalCarbohydrates: 21gProtein: 6gFat: 16gSodium: 95mgPotassium: 313mgFiber: 6gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 749IUVitamin C: 141mgCalcium: 49mgIron: 2mg
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