VELLAI KONDAKADALAI SUNDAL/CHICKPEA SUNDAL

Vellai kondakadalai or chickpea sundal is a tasty and protein loaded sundal with grounded spices.All at home are a fan of this sundal and iam happy to post this for the forthcoming Navarathri celebration this week.All kids are fond of channa masala and any channa based recipe and this sundal is no exception to that.This is usually made in addition to navarathri,on any poojas or offerings to GOD.It is an easy recipe for beginners as well and do try this aromatic sundal this festive season..

INGREDIENTS

TO ROAST AND GRIND

Channa Dal	2 tsp
Coriander Seeds	1tsp
Red Chilli	2
Black Pepper	1 tsp
Jeera/Cumin	1 tsp

OTHER INGREDIENTS

Chick Pea/Vella Kondakadalai	1 cup
Mustard	1/2 tsp
Urad Dal	1/2 tsp
Green Chilli	1
Red Chilli	1
Red Chilli Powder	1/2 tsp
Turmeric Powder	1/2 tsp
Asafoetida	1/4 tsp
Salt	to taste
OIl	1 tsp
Coconut(grated)	3 tsp
Curry Leaves	1 sprig

HOW TO MAKE

• Soak chickpeas in water overnight.Next morning pressure cook chickpeas for 3 whistles by adding a pinch of salt.

• Dry roast the ingredients given in the to roast and grind table.Transfer the ingredients to a blender.

• Powder the things coarsely.in a pan add oil,mustard,urad dal,red chilli,green chilli,curry leaves and asafoetida.

• Add boiled chickpeas,roasted powder,grated coconut,red chilli powder,turmeric powder and salt.Mix evenly.

• Chickpea Sundal/Vella Kondakadalai Sundal is ready.

Notes

• You can roast the coconut and grind with the other ingredients to add a nice crunch.
• Soak chickpeas overnight to cook them faster.
• You can use coconut oil for more flavour.

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