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