Kadle Manoli Gassi

Name: Kadle Manoli Gassi
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 1 h 5 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: kerala
Ingredients: 1 cup brown chickpeas (dried, soaked 8 hours or overnight); 250 g ivy gourd (ends trimmed, sliced lengthwise); 1 cup fresh coconut (grated); 2 tbsp coriander seeds; 1 tsp fenugreek seeds; 1 tsp cumin seeds; 6 pcs dried red chili (byadgi or kashmiri preferred); 8 pcs black peppercorns; 1 pcs onion (medium, roughly chopped); 4 pcs garlic (cloves); 1 tsp tamarind paste; 1 tsp jaggery (grated); 1 pinch turmeric powder; 1 pinch salt (for tempering); 2 tsp coconut oil; 0.5 tsp mustard seeds; 10 pcs curry leaves; 2 cup water (for cooking chickpeas and gravy)

RATING

4.3/5(28)

TASTE SCORE

7/10

A classic Mangalorean curry that brings together earthy brown chickpeas and tender ivy gourd in a luscious roasted coconut and spice gravy. The deep flavors of roasted coriander, fenugreek, and red chilies mellow perfectly with tamarind and jaggery, creating that signature balance of heat, tang, and sweetness this coastal dish is loved for.

PREP

30m

COOK

35m

SERVES

1 KATORI

350 cal

SERVINGS

METHOD · 7 STEPS

pressure cook · ~20 min
Pressure cook the chickpeas.
1.Drain soaked chickpeas and add them to a pressure cooker with 1.5 cups water.
2.Pressure cook on medium heat for 6-7 whistles or until chickpeas are soft but hold their shape.
3.Set aside with the cooking liquid.
TIPDon't discard the chickpea cooking water — it adds body and flavor to the gravy.
roast · ~10 min
Roast the coconut masala base.
1.Heat a heavy-bottomed pan on medium-low flame. Add coriander seeds, fenugreek seeds, cumin seeds, dried red chilies, and black peppercorns.
2.Dry roast for 2 minutes, stirring constantly, until the spices darken slightly and smell fragrant.
3.Add the grated coconut and continue roasting until golden brown (3-4 minutes).
4.Add chopped onion and garlic cloves. Sauté until the onion turns translucent.
5.Remove from heat and let the mixture cool completely.
TIPKeep the heat low while roasting fenugreek seeds — they burn easily and turn bitter.
mix · ~3 min
Grind the masala paste.
1.Transfer the cooled roasted mixture to a blender.
2.Add a splash of water and grind to a smooth, thick paste.
TIPScrape all the roasted bits from the sides of the blender jar for maximum flavor.
simmer · ~10 min
Simmer the ivy gourd in the gravy.
1.In the same heavy-bottomed pan, combine the ground masala paste with 0.5 cup water and bring to a gentle boil.
2.Add the sliced ivy gourd pieces and turmeric powder. Stir well.
3.Simmer on medium-low heat, covered, until the ivy gourd is tender but not mushy (8-10 minutes).
simmer · ~10 min
Add chickpeas and finish the gravy.
1.Add the cooked chickpeas along with their cooking liquid to the pan.
2.Stir in tamarind paste and jaggery, then season with salt.
3.Adjust water to reach a thick, flowing curry consistency.
4.Simmer for 8-10 minutes so the chickpeas absorb the masala flavors.
TIPThe gravy should coat the back of a spoon but still flow — it thickens slightly on resting.
temper · ~2 min
Make the coconut oil tadka.
1.Heat coconut oil in a small tadka pan over medium heat until shimmering.
2.Add mustard seeds and wait until they pop and splutter.
3.Toss in curry leaves and saute for 10 seconds until crisp and fragrant.
TIPCover the pan with a lid when the mustard seeds pop — they jump out of the pan.
garnish · ~1 min
Pour the tempering over the curry and serve hot.
Immediately pour the hot tadka over the simmering curry — listen for the sizzle. Mix gently and serve with steamed rice or dosa.