Banana Stem Black Chickpea curry
A traditional Tamil-style kuzhambu made with iron-rich black chickpeas and fiber-packed banana stem simmered in a tangy tamarind and coconut-spiced gravy. A healthy, vegan South Indian delicacy best enjoyed with hot rice.
Description
Kondakadalai Vazhathandu Puli Thengai Kuzhambu
Servings: 1 bowl (approx. 250g) | Prep: 20 mins | Cook: 25 mins
Note: Values are approximate for 100g per serving, calculated from USDA ingredient data.
🧄 Ingredients
- 1 cup black chickpeas (soaked overnight and boiled)
- 1½ cups banana stem (chopped)
- 1 lemon-sized tamarind (soaked in warm water)
- ½ cup grated coconut
- 2 dry red chilies
- 1 tsp cumin seeds
- 1 tsp oil
- 1 tsp mustard seeds
- ¼ tsp asafoetida
- Few curry leaves
- ½ tsp turmeric powder
- 1 tsp sambar powder
- Salt to taste
- Water as required
🍽️ Instructions
- Soak black chickpeas overnight, then pressure cook until soft. Boil chopped banana stem separately and set aside.
- Grind coconut, dry red chilies, and cumin seeds with a little water into a smooth paste.
- Heat oil in a pan. Add mustard seeds, asafoetida, and curry leaves.
- Add the cooked chickpeas and banana stem to the pan. Mix well.
- Extract tamarind juice and pour into the pan. Add turmeric, sambar powder, and salt. Let it simmer for 10–15 minutes.
- Add the ground coconut paste, adjust water if needed, and simmer another 5–7 minutes.
- Serve hot with steamed rice and ghee.
🧄 1. Ingredients List
For Main Ingredients:
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1 cup black chickpeas (soaked overnight and boiled)
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1½ cups banana stem (vazhathandu), chopped
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1 lemon-sized tamarind (soaked in warm water)
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Water as required
For Coconut Paste:
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½ cup grated coconut
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2 dry red chilies
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1 tsp cumin seeds
For Seasoning & Spices:
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1 tsp oil
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1 tsp mustard seeds
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¼ tsp asafoetida
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Few curry leaves
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½ tsp turmeric powder
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1 tsp sambar powder
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Salt to taste
Additional information
| calories | 140-160 |
|---|---|
| Carbohydrates | 15-20 |
| Cooking Method | Stove Top |
| Cuisine Type | South Indian |
| Diet Type | Anything, Gulten-Free, High-Fiber, Iron-Rich, Veg, Vegan |
| Fat | 6-8 |
| Fiber | 4-6 |
| Protein | 4-6 |
| Health Goal | Balanced Diet, Diabetic-friendly, Gut Health |
| Prep Time | 10–30 mins |
| Taste / Flavor | Spicy |
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