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Sundal with Raw Coconut

Sundal

Sundal with Raw Coconut

Sundal with raw coconut is a South Indian preparation made with chickpeas and fresh coconut. It’s really easy to prepare and within 20 mins you can serve it as a great side dish. Check out the recipe to learn how to prepare this dish in a snap!

1 cup dried black chickpeas
1 tsp black mustard seeds
1 tsp split green gram
a pinch of asafoetida
2 dry red chilies
10-12 curry leaves
1 tsp fresh grated coconut
salt as required
1 tsp Oil

Method

Rinse and soak the chickpeas overnight in water.
Drain and pressure cook the soaked chickpeas with 1 tsp salt and 3 to 4 cups water till they are soft.
Drain and keep aside.
Heat oil in a pan.
Add the mustard and urad dal.
The mustard seeds will crackle and the urad dal will get browned.
They almost take the same time to cook on a low flame.
Add the curry leaves, red chilies and asafoetida.
Fry for 10-15 seconds.
Add the cooked chickpeas and salt.
Stir and saute for 4-5 minutes on a low to medium flame.
Add the coconut at last and stir well.