Navarathri celebrations are round the corner and all must be busy preparing for the festivities.Each part of the state in india has a different way of celebrating and in Tamil Nadu golu or arrangement of dolls in steps called padi is done and on nine days different varieties of dishes are made and offered as naivedhya to the GODESS.Chief among the things offered are sundal,a dish made out of legumes and dals.This one here is karamani or cow gram as it is called and I have made it with a sweet note.This is tasty and fulfilling and can be made on ordinary days as well.See down below the recipe for Karamani Sundal.
INGREDIENTS
| Karamani/Cow Gram | 1 cup |
| Jaggery | 3 tsp |
| Coconut(grated) | 2 tsp |
| Mustard | 1/2 tsp |
| Urad Dal | 1/2 tsp |
| Red Chilli | 1 |
| Oil | 1 tsp |
| Salt | to taste |
HOW TO MAKE
- Soak karamani overnight.In the morning pressure cook by adding a little salt.Strain and keep aside.
- Take a pan add add oil,mustard,urad dal and red chilly.once they crackle add cooked karamani.
- Add jaggery and grated coconut and mix well.
- Karamani Sweet Sundal is ready.Offer it to GODESS and enjoy with friends this Navarathri.
Notes
- You can avoid red chilli and mustard tempering,if you want the sundal sweeter.
- You can alternatively add green chilli in place of red ones.
- You can use red karamani too.
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