Sundal must for our dinner at least 2-3 times a week. Chickpea is the most favorite of all. Sundal is a quick way to increase protein in your meal. It is also very quick to make. Yes of course you need to remember to soak. Since I forget sometimes I actually soak a few dals and cook at once and store it. So In this recipe, I have used pre-cooked chana (for cooking chana soak chana overnight or 6 hrs pressure cook for 3-4 whistles with required salt. Strain extra water and store it in the freezer till you need it). Since I make it so often I do try different spices to temper. This one with coconut, coriander leaves is one of our new favorites
Ingredients
To Grind
Coconut – 1/4 cup
Curry leaves – 10
Coriander leaves – 2-3 tablespoons
Cumin seeds – 1 teaspoon
To temper
Oil – 2 teaspoon (I have used coconut oil)
mustard seeds – 1 teaspoon
Asafoetida – 1/4 teaspoon
To assemble
Cooked chickpea – 1.5 cups
Method:
Grind Coconut, Coriander leaves, Cumin seeds & curry leaves into a coarse paste. Heep it aside
Add cooked chickpea. Mix well. Cook for a 2 mins
Sundal is ready!