BLACK CHANNA / KONDA KADALAI MASALA SUNDAL

As Vinayagar Chadhurthi is nearing, I am posting this easy sundal recipe with brown channa/kondai kadalai. We can also do this sundal as neivethiyam during ayutha pooja or varalakshmi nombu. It is a great source of protein and fiber. Today i made this sundal by adding masala podi(arachivitta podi / kari podi). Adding this podi gives nice flavor and taste. This can be also served as evening snacks. Lets look at the steps of making this sundal recipe.

Preparation Time : 5 mints | Soaking Time : 12 hrs | Cooking Time : 15 mints | Serves :

Ingredients :

Oil - 2 tspn

Mustard - 1 tspn Urad dal - 2 tspn Curry leaves - 1 sprig

Red chili - 1

Hing - a pinch

Black channa - 1 cup Salt - As needed Grated coconut - 1/4 cup

Masala Powder - 1 tbspn

Method :

1. Wash and soak the black channa overnight. Drain water and pressure cook with water just enough to immerse the channa completely along with required salt. Pressure cook for 4 or 5 whistles in a medium flame. In case, if there is water in the channa, drain it and keep it aside.

2. Heat oil in a kadai, add mustard seeds, when it splutters, add urad dal, when dal turns golden brown, add red chili, hing and curry leaves. Saute for a second and add the cooked channa. Saute for 2-3 minutes until it is well coated with the seasoning.