Hotel Saravana Bhavan Style Chana Kurma || Vella Kadala Kuruma || Best for Poori & Chapathi| Ep:456

Introduction

In this tutorial, we will prepare Chana Kurma, a delicious dish inspired by the popular Hotel Saravana Bhavan. This flavorful curry pairs perfectly with chapathi, poori, kuboos, bread, idli, or dosa. Follow these simple steps to create a comforting meal that is sure to impress.

Step 1: Prepare the Ingredients

• Gather the following ingredients:

  • 1 cup chana (chickpeas)
  • 2 1/1 cups water
  • Salt
  • 1 onion (chopped)
  • 1/2 potato (diced)
  • 2 small tomatoes (chopped)
  • 1/4 tsp fennel seeds
  • 1/4 tsp cumin seeds
  • 1/2 tsp chili powder
  • 1/2 tsp coriander powder
  • 1/4 tsp turmeric powder
  • 1/2 tsp garam masala
  • Fresh coriander leaves (for garnish)
  • 2 tbsp oil

• For grinding:

  • 4 tbsp coconut (grated)
  • Small piece of ginger
  • 1 garlic clove
  • 1 green chili
  • 10 cashew nuts
  • 2 cloves
  • Small piece of cinnamon
  • 1 cardamom
  • 1-2 coriander leaves

• Soak the chana for 3-4 hours or overnight. After soaking, wash and drain the chana, then set it aside.

Step 2: Cook the Base

• Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a pressure cooker over medium flame.
• Add the chopped onion and a pinch of salt. Sauté for a few minutes until the onion becomes translucent.
• Add the fennel seeds, cumin seeds, and all the powdered spices (chili powder, coriander powder, turmeric powder). Sauté until the raw smell dissipates.
• Stir in the chopped tomatoes and cook until they soften.
• Add the diced potato and soaked chana. Mix everything well.

Step 3: Pressure Cook the Mixture

• Pour in 2 1/1 cups of water into the cooker.
• Close the lid and cook for 3 whistles on medium flame, or until the chana is tender.
• Once the pressure has released completely, open the cooker.

Step 4: Prepare the Ground Paste

• In a blender, combine the coconut, ginger, garlic, green chili, cashew nuts, cloves, cinnamon, cardamom, and coriander leaves.
• Blend until you achieve a very fine paste.

Step 5: Combine and Cook

• Add the ground paste to the cooked chana mixture. Stir well to combine.
• If the curry is too thick, add more water to achieve your desired consistency.
• Bring the mixture to a boil and cook for an additional 5 minutes on high flame.
• Check the taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.

Step 6: Garnish and Serve

• Finally, add chopped coriander leaves for garnish.
• Serve hot with chapathi, poori, or any bread of your choice.

Conclusion

You have now successfully prepared Chana Kurma in the style of Hotel Saravana Bhavan. This dish is not only easy to make but also rich in flavor and perfect for various accompaniments. Enjoy your meal and feel free to experiment with different spices or vegetables to customize the dish to your taste!