GREEN GRAM SUNDAL/NAVARATHRI RECIPES

Green gram or moong bean as it is called is a legume variety full of health and energy.Besides being used in pesarattu,an andhra based dosa,payasam,salad and dal this one tastes great when made sundal with this. Today being first day of Navarathri this is an easy and most fast recipe to make.Colourwise also this sundal is appealing to the eyes and is dark green in colour.A tasty and quick naivedhyam for the GODDESS comes your way on the start of this festive season..

 

INGREDIENTS

Green Gram Dal	1 cup
Mustard	1/2 tsp
Red Chilli	1
Green Chilli	1
Curry Leaves	1 sprig
Asafoetida	1/4 tsp
Oil	1 tsp
Salt	to tatse
Coconut(grated)	3 tsp

HOW TO MAKE

• Soak green gram dal overnight in water.Next day pressure cook it  in water for 2-3 whistles adding a pinch of salt.Strain and set aside.

 

• In  a pan add oil and mustard seeds.Add curry leaves,asafoetida,red and green chilly.Add cooked green gram and salt.

• Add grated coconut and toss well.

• Green Gram Sundal is ready.

Notes

• Adding a bit of jaggery enhances the taste.
• Be sure to soak overnight for proper cooking.
• Adding asafoetida helps in digestion.
• You can add grated gingerto aid digestion.

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