KADALA/BLACK CHICKPEAS SUNDAL

Sundal is a South Indian delicacy with an amazing flavour of grated coconut, asafoetida, curry leaves and mustard seeds. It is an easy-to-make recipe which can be made in just few minutes. This Black Chickpeas Sundal recipe is made with black chickpeas. It is usually made during Navrathri (festival of worshiping goddess Durga).

INGREDIENTS:

Black chickpeas - 1/4 cup

Coconut pieces - 1 tbsp

Salt to taste

Coconut Oil - 1 tsp

Mustard seeds -1 tsp

Urad dal -1/2 tsp

Red chili - 1
Green chili - 1
Ginger - small piece

Hing - a pinch

Curry leaves

METHOD:

1. Wash and soak kadala overnight or for 6-7 hours. 

2. Pressure cook with a little water and salt for 4 to 5 whistles.

3. Once the pressure is released, open the cooker. 

4. Drain the excess water from kadala and keep it aside.

5. Heat oil in a pan, add mustard seeds, when it splutters, add urad dal, red chili, ginger, green chili, coconut pieces, hing and curry leaves.

6. Saute for a minute and add the cooked kadala.

7. Mix well for 2-3 minutes until it is well coated with the seasoning.

8. Switch off the flame.

9. Now the yummy sundal is ready……