Sundal

SUNDAL
INGREDIENTS
Channa                : 1 cup
Mustard seeds    : few
Curry leaves       : 15-20 leaves
Urad dal              :  few
Coconut oil         : 3 tsps
Coconut grated  : 3 tsps(optional)
Salt                       : as required
Shallots               : 1 hand full
Dried chilly        : 4 nos.
Pepper powder  : 1 tsp

METHODS
1. Wash and soak the channa for minimum 6 hrs.
2. Add the required salt to the channa and pressure cook for 2 whistles.
3. Drain the channa and keep in a bowl.
4. Now it's the tym to temper items.. So heat the pan with coconut oil.
5. Once the oil is hot add Mustard seeds, Urad dal, dried Chillies, shallots, Curry leaves one by one and temper it without burning.
6. Now mix the tempered items with the channa and sprinkle the pepper powder.
7. Garnish with the coconut and serve along with tea..

Note: Instead of adding grated coconut you can chop coconut into small fine slices and fry in Ghee and add along with the tempered items and mix with channa.

Tip: This recipe will perfectly suit for Sadhams like curd rice, lemon rice, Manga Sadham..