VANPAYAR/ RED COWPEAS SWEET SUNDAL

Sundal is a snack made of all kinds of lentils. Some are sweet, some savouries. A sweet sundal made with vanpayar / Red cowpea sundal. 

INGREDIENTS:

Vanpayar/ Red cowpeas - 1/2 cup

Jaggery - 1/3 cup

Grated coconut - 2 tbsp

Cardamom powder - 1/2 tsp

Ghee - 1 tbsp

METHOD:

1. Pressure cook the vanpayar for 5 to 6 whistles, till they are soft, but not overcooked.

2. In a heavy bottom pan/kadai add the cooked vanpayar and jaggery.

3. Let this cook till the jaggery water dries up and is well blended with vanpayar.

4. Finally add grated coconut, cardamom powder and ghee. Mix well.

5. Switch off the flame. 

6. Vanpayar sweet sundal is now ready to be served.