Black Chick Peas Sundal

Another south indian Navrathri favorite usually made on the 8th day of the festival called Saraswathi Puja. This recipe is from Rhama, a classmate of mine in college.


Black Chick Peas Sundal

Soak 2 cups Peas for 4 to 5 hrs
Pressure cook or steam cook
Take 2 tsp. oil
Roast 3 red chillies
1 Tbsp. coriander seeds
2 tsps. chana dal
Powder the roasted mix. Set aside.

Heat 1 Tbsp. oil in a wok. Spurt 1 tsp. mustard seeds, 2 red chillies, 1 Tbsp. curry leaves. Add the cooked Peas and salt to taste. Sprinkle 1 tsp.powdered Asafoetida to this. Mix well and leave on stove for 5 to 7 mins. Finally, garnish with 2 Tbsp. shredded fresh coconut.

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