Kondakadalai Masala Kuzhambu / Chana Masala Kuzhambu is a Protein rich kuzhambu made using Chana and other Masalas.The main unique feature of this recipe is that we are using special kulambu masala (Kulambu Masala Podi Recipe) like a chettinad masala . This masala is mild and not over dominant like chole masala . This goes very well with Rice and any other vegetable stir-fry .We can also serve with roti ,chapati, parotta, & poori.
Health benefits of white chana
Low on calories, chickpea is packed with several nutrients, vitamins and minerals. Rich in dietary fiber, a cup of chickpeas have close to 13 grams of fiber, 15 grams of protein, 270 calories, 45 grams of carbohydrates and 4 grams of fat. Soluble fiber present in the chickpeas helps to lower the low-density lipoprotein or bad cholesterol. It serves as a good source of minerals such as manganese, magnesium, zinc, iron, copper and vitamins such as thiamine and Vitamin B6.
Eating chana is helps to controls the Control Blood Sugar Levels , Help In Weight Loss , Good for heart , Good for bones ,Prevent Cancer & Delay Ageing.
CHANNA KULAMBU RECIPE VIDEO IN TAMIL IS DOWN BELLOW

Channa Kulambu Recipe | Kondakadalai Masala Kuzhambu Recipe | Chick Peas Curry Recipe
Description
Kondakadalai Masala Kuzhambu / Chana Masala Kuzhambu is a Protein rich kuzhambu made using Chana and other Masalas.The main unique feature of this recipe is that we are using (Kulambu Masala Podi Recipe) like a chettinad masala. This masala is mild and not over dominant like chole masala . This goes very well with Rice and any other vegetable stir-fry .We can also serve with roti ,chapati, parotta, & poori.
INGREDIENTS
INGREDIENTS TO PREPARE KULAMBU
TO TEMPER
INSTRUCTIONS
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Wash and Soak the chickpeas in water overnight .
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After 8 hours drain water from soaked chickpeas. Take the chickpeas in a vessel. Add fresh water with salt and pressure cook. Allow it for 2-3 whistles. Chickpeas should be cooked but not mushy. Do not strain excess water from the cooked chickpeas.
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Heat the pan with oil and add fennel powder & red chilies. sauté it for a minute.
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Now add crushed garlic & curry leaves . sauté it for a minute
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Then add onion along with salt and sauté the onions till light golden color.
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Now, add chopped tomatoes ,Sauté until tomatoes cook well.
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Once the tomatoes cook well add turmeric powder , Kulambu Masala Podi Recipe & green chili. Sauté in medium flame until masala raw smell goes off.
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Once the masala cook well add cooked chana with required water & required salt.
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Mix it well then cover cook for about 4-5 minutes until oil separate from the kulambu.
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Now add coconut milk mix it well. Cook another 3-4 minutes. Don't over cook after add the coconut milk.
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For tempering heat the thadukka pan with oil. Then add cumin seeds. Wait until splutters.
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Now add chopped onion with curry leaves, Sauté until onion turns dark golden color.
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Now add little chili powder ,Sauté for few seconds.
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Finally add that on the chana kulambu.
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Our yummy & tasty chana kulambu is ready to serve.
Hai Gomathi sisy all your receipes are excellent. .çongrats
Thank you pa.
Glad to hear thank you Jothi