Kadala Kootu Curry/ Black Chickpeas Kootu Curry

 Kadala Kootu curry with Rice.

Kootu Curry was a favourite Sadya item. This dark, rich, roasted coconut dish had to be 'dry', i e, the chickpeas cooked but not mushy. This is the traditional, old school recipe. Erisseri and Kootu Curry are very similar. There are some essential difference's:

• Cumin is not used in Kootu Curry.
• Split Pigeon Peas/ tuvara parippu/ tuvar dal is also not used
• Grated Coconut is roasted liberally in coconut oil.
• Urad Dal/ Split Black Gram is also used in the tempering mix.
• Dried Red Chillies are not used in tempering