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Chana Dal Sundal
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Chana Dal Sundal

astir fried South Indian snack made with split chickpeas.
Course Snacks
Cuisine Indian, South Indian
Keyword chana dal sundal, Navratri prasad, south indian sundal recipe, sundal
Prep Time 2 hours
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 20 minutes
Servings 3

Ingredients

  • 1 cup of chana dal
  • 1 tsp oil
  • 1 tsp mustard seeds
  • few curry leaves
  • ½ tsp hing
  • 2 dry red chillies, broken into large pieces
  • salt as per taste
  • 4 to 5 tbsp of fresh coconut, grated

Instructions

  • Wash and soak chana dal for 2 hours.
  • Drain the water and keep aside.
  • Boil 3 to 4 cups of water in a pan.
  • Add soaked chana dal into boiling water. Add salt.
  • Cook until the dal is tender.
  • Do not overcook the dal.
  • Drain the water and keep cooked dal aside. 
  • Heat oil in a pan.
  • Add mustard seeds.
  • When they splutter, add curry leaves, red chillies and hing. Saute for few seconds.
  • Add cooked dal and mix.
  • Add salt as required.
  • Finally add freshly grated coconut and give a quick mix.
  • Chana Dal Sundal is ready to be served.