Kerala Kadala Curry with Flaxseed Puttu – A Protein-Packed, Fiber-Rich Southern Delight

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Kerala Kadala Curry with Flaxseed Puttu – A Protein-Packed, Fiber-Rich Southern Delight

🌴 Blog Introduction

In the lush backwaters of Kerala, Kadala Curry with Puttu is more than just breakfast—it's a tradition. At NaatiBru, we’ve taken this classic and made it even better for modern lifestyles. Our version retains the coconut-spice essence but swaps out rice-based puttu for a low-carb, high-fiber flaxseed version, while amping up the protein with black chana.

This dish satisfies your tastebuds—and your fitness goals.

🍛 NaatiBru Style Recipe: Flaxseed Puttu + Black Chana Kadala Curry

🔸 Flaxseed Puttu (Serves 2)

Ingredients:

• ½ cup ground flaxseed

• ¼ cup grated coconut

• ¼ cup almond flour

• Salt

• Warm water to moisten

Instructions:

1. Mix flaxseed, almond flour, and salt.

2. Sprinkle warm water little by little until the mixture resembles wet sand.

3. Layer mixture and grated coconut in a puttu maker.

4. Steam for 5–7 minutes until fluffy.

🔸 Kerala Kadala Curry (Serves 2)

Ingredients:

• ¾ cup black chana (soaked overnight)

• ½ onion, chopped

• 1 tomato, chopped

• ¼ cup grated coconut

• 1 tsp coriander powder

• ½ tsp garam masala

• ¼ tsp turmeric, ½ tsp mustard seeds

• 1 tsp coconut oil, curry leaves, salt

Instructions:

1. Pressure cook chana until soft.

2. In a pan, heat coconut oil. Add mustard seeds, curry leaves.

3. Add onions, tomatoes, turmeric. Sauté till soft.

4. Add ground coconut + spice mix. Fry gently.

5. Add cooked chana. Simmer. Garnish with coriander.

💪 Why This Recipe Works for You

| Nutrient Focus | Benefits |

| --------------- | ------------------------------- |

| Plant Protein | Black Chana |

| Healthy Fats | Flaxseed, Coconut, Almond Flour |

| Dietary Fiber | Flaxseed + Chana + Coconut |

| Low Carb Energy | No rice, no atta |