Friday 22 October 2010

Sprouted Kala Channa Kurma

Sprouting is quite a routine at my place, we guys never ever say no to any sort of dishes with sprouts, our recent favourite is this sprouted black channa kurma..This kurma goes fabulous with hot steaming rice, also along with rotis, breakfast dishes like idli, dosai or just with toasted breads...Poppy seeds and coconut used in this kurma turned them very delicious at the same time as a thick kurma,if u dont like coconut u can completely omit them by replacing the cashew nuts, u may think whether this kurma is quite a rich gravy, may be but i dont bother to make sometimes these sort of gravies with either coconut or cashewnuts also at the same time this kurma.

Sprouted Kala Channa Kurma

2cups Sprouted kala channa (pressure cooked)
1no Onion (chopped)
2nos Tomatoes (chopped)
3nos Green chillies (slit opened)
1tsp Ginger garlic paste
2nos Whole spices (bay leaves, cloves, cardamoms, cinnamonstick)
Salt
Chopped coriander leaves
Oil


To Grind
1tbsp Poppy seeds
1tbsp Coriander seeds
1tsp Fennel seeds
1/4cup Coconut (grated)

Dry roast one by one all the ingredients from the list 'To Grind', ground everything as fine paste with enough water...

Heat enough oil, fry the whole spices until brown, add the finely chopped onions, finely chopped tomatoes ,slit opened green chillies, ginger garlic paste and saute everything until the veggies turns transculent, now add the grounded paste,cooked sprouted kala channa,red chilly powder,salt and saute for few minutes..add enough water, and cook everything in simmer for few minutes until the gravy turns thick, finally add the chopped coriander leaves and put off the stove...

Enjoy along with rotis or any rice dishes...

35 Expert Thoughts:

Nisha said...

I love all kurmas ,this one looks divine

Priya Sriram said...

Kala channa has always been my favorite in any form.. Now if you make it with such a rich gravy, it becomes irresistible!

Vasavi Suresh said...

Kurma looks delicious. an award is waiting for you at my blog.. Grab it..

Taste of Beirut said...

Priya

I would be interested by cooking classes in your kitchen! You are uncovering a world of new techniques and flavors to me that i find utterly fascinating!

Paaka Shaale said...

Oh such a healthy and tasty recipe. Lovely!!

Sanyukta Gour(Bayes) said...

amazing n flavorful curry...looks mouthwatering...stuck and busy these days...wil catch up with all ur delicious posts soon....

Latha said...

Delightful kurma.

PreeOccupied said...

You make everything look so simple. And beautiful. This Kala Chana Kurma shall soon come to my kitchen too.

sinfullyspicy said...

Thats a new recipe for me and it looks so delicious!

Smitha said...

that looks good!...made it once long before..looks like its time to make it again!:))

Kairali sisters said...

Delectable kuruma..

Raina said...

With all of the wonderful flavors you have used, this must be really delicious. I have never tried sprouting, but you have inspired me. I see it a lot in Indian cooking. I have to try it:)

Uma said...

lovely sprouts recipe.. protein rich!

Priya (elaichii) said...

Amazing dish Priya!

Harini said...

looks yummy

Hamaree Rasoi said...

Excellent looking Kala Chana Kurma. Very healthy and tasty. Loved the way you have prepared it.

Deepa
Hamaree Rasoi

Swathi said...

Sprouted channa kurma looks delicious, healthy as it contains sprouted channa.

Santosh Bangar said...

this is new recipe we use as a salad. tasty and nutirious

Shama Nagarajan said...

healthy choice dear

Shalini said...

i love this kurma. amazing!

Kurinji said...

Delicious recipe...

PriyaVaasu said...

Delicious Kurma Priya!!! i too have a big book of Side Dishes by Menu Rani Chellam, but yet to try something from that!!!! Way 2 go Girl, hats off to your tonnes of Energy!!! May God bless you with this energy all thru ur life!!!! :)

Ameya said...

MMM...the kurma looks scrumptious!! The spice combo is simply awesome!!!

An Open Book said...

chann kurma sounds waaaay more interesting than channa masala

Gayathri's Cook Spot said...

Kurma is delicious.

Mrs.Menagasathia said...

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Sanjana said...

I love kala channa- this is such a great staple recipe. I will be following next time I make black channa. Thanks!

Priya Sreeram said...

lovely recipe priya! looks really yum!

sweetartichoke.com said...

Yum, This is a very tempting and healthy korma!these days, I enjoy experimenting with fennel seeds...

Sushma Mallya said...

Kurma looks so yummy..

Nandini said...

Yum! That's a real spicy kurma! It's awesome with dosa!

jeyashrisuresh said...

kurma with channa i have never tried. Sproute one will be very healthy. the masala u have given to grind sounds intersting and delicious

Dershana said...

wow! nice idea of sprouting black channa before cooking. looks really good.

Dershana said...

wow! nice idea of sprouting black channa before cooking. looks really good.

Kuppuraj said...

I tried this receipe today. It came very well and taste was awsome. Thanks a lot..