Kadalai Sundal | Chundal Kadala

Ingredientsfor 2 servings

• 1/2 cup Chickpeas/Kala Chana Soaked overnight
• 1 tbsp Coconut — grated
• 2 nos Dry red chillies/green chillies Cut in half
• Mustard seeds, a few
• 1/4 tsp Urad dal parippu (Uzhunnu)
• Curry leaves, a few
• Pepper powder, to taste
• Cashew nuts Broken into small pieces — optional
• Oil, to taste
• Salt, to taste

Preparation

1. Step 1

   For preparing Kadalai Sundal.

2. Step 2

   Chundal Kadala, first cook the soaked chickpeas in a pressure cooker for 3-4 whistles until done but not mashed.

3. Step 3

   Get a frying pan and heat oil. let the mustard seeds crackle and then add dry red chillies, urad dal and curry leaves. Fry in low heat.

4. Step 4

   Stir in drained chickpeas, grated coconut, pepper powder, broken cashew nuts and required salt. Stir for a few minutes in medium flame.

5. Step 5

   Kadalai sundal, a healthy and easy to prepare dish, can be served as a snack or served with rice as a side dish.