Name: Kerala Kadala Curry
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 60 min
Total time: 90 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: kerala
Ingredients: 1 cup Kala Chana (Soaked overnight and drained); 3.25 cup Water (Divided; 3 cups for cooking, 0.25 cup for grinding); 1.5 tsp Salt (Divided, or to taste); 3 tbsp Coconut Oil (Virgin coconut oil is recommended); 1 cup Grated Coconut (Fresh or frozen, unsweetened); 5 pcs Shallots (Peeled, for the roasted masala); 1 tbsp Coriander Seeds; 1 tsp Fennel Seeds; 1 inch Cinnamon Stick; 3 pcs Cloves; 2 pods Green Cardamom; 3 pcs Dried Red Chili (Adjust to taste); 1 tsp Mustard Seeds; 1 sprig Curry Leaves (About 12-15 leaves); 1 medium Onion (Finely chopped); 1 tbsp Ginger-Garlic Paste (Freshly made is best); 2 pcs Green Chili (Slit lengthwise); 0.5 tsp Turmeric Powder; 1 tsp Kashmiri Red Chili Powder (For color; adjust for heat); 1.5 tsp Coriander Powder; 0.75 tsp Garam Masala (Kerala-style preferred); 2 tbsp Coriander Leaves (Freshly chopped, for garnish)