Sundal

Ingredients:

• Channa (white/brown)/ Gram Dal/ Black eyed peas/Dried yellow/Green peas/ Mocha kottai - 1 cup

• Onions - 1 small (finely chopped) optional

• Green chillies - 1 small (finely chopped) optional

• Red Chillies - 2

• Curry leaves - 4 or 5

• Chilli powder - 1/4 tsp

• Mustard seeds - 1/2 tsp

• Split urad dal - 1/2 tsp

• Oil - 1 tbsp

**Method: ** Sundal can be made with any of the dals/beans mentioned. All of these pulses have rich protein content. Makes a simple and healthy snack.

Soak the pulses (whichever sundal you want to make) for a few hours to overnight (soaking time depends on the type of beans you are using) and then pressure cook them with a little salt.

In a pan, heat oil, splutter mustard seeds, add the split urad dal, and then the red chillies and curry leaves and fry for 1/2 min.? Then, add in the onions and green chillies and chilli powder. Finally, add the cooked pulses. Sprinkle a little water and allow to cook for 5 min or until the raw smell of chilli powder disappears.

Miscellaneous:

• Tips: Serve as a snack. Very nutritious and healthy.

• Serves 5-6

• Cooking Time: 20 min

• Cuisine: Indian