VegVeganUdupi and Mangaluru
Kadle gassi
Black chickpeas in roasted coconut and byadgi chilli. Udupi's answer to what goes with everything.
50 minTime
12 gProtein each
mediumSpice
8hPlan ahead. Soak for 8 hours first; the 50 minutes come after.
Gassi, the coconut gravyMake it your way
Grandma's wayByadgi chilli, coconut oil and a tamarind edge.
The original366kcalsame
12 gproteinsame
13 gfibresame
50minutessame
Kala chana, dry (black chickpeas)1 cup, soaked overnight
Waterabout 3 cups
Fresh grated coconut1¼ cups
Dried red chilli6 byadgi chillies
Coriander seeds2 tsp
Cumin seeds½ tsp
Fenugreek seedsa pinch
Tamarinda small piece
Onion1 medium, sliced
Coconut oil1½ tbsp
Mustard seeds½ tsp
Curry leavesa sprig
Turmeric (ground turmeric)¼ tsp
Saltto tasteMethod
- 1Pressure cook the soaked chana with salt, turmeric and 2 cups water for 5 to 6 whistles. Let the pressure release naturally.
- 2In a few drops of oil, roast chillies, coriander, cumin and fenugreek, then a few onion slices and the coconut until lightly coloured.
- 3Grind the roasted mix with tamarind and water to a smooth paste.
- 4Add the paste to the chana with its liquid and simmer 10 minutes.
- 5Temper mustard, curry leaves and the rest of the onion in coconut oil until golden and pour over.
Serve it like thisServe hot in a bowl with the tempering on top, with neer dosa, pundi or hot red rice.