Kadalai Sundal

Since I am more the ‘savoury’ and ‘spicy’ kind than the sweet one, my prasadam is usually more of sundals. This is a deviation from the normal kadalai sundal and a recipe I learnt from my aunt with some additional touches from moi.

Ingredients
250gm chickpeas (Kabuli channa)
Salt to taste
3tsp mustard seeds
2tsp split urad dal
1 ½ tbsp coriander seeds
4 red chillies
2tbsp oil
2tbsp finely chopped mango pieces
2tbsp finely chopped coconut pieces
Curry leaves for garnishing

How to prepare
Pressure cook chickpeas with salt until soft to touch (but not overboiled). In a pan, lightly roast coriander seeds, and red chillies. In a mixie, powder finely.
In a pan, heat oil, add mustard seeds. When it splutters, add urad dal and curry leaves. When it gives off a slightly roasted smell, add the powder. Add the chickpeas and salt and mix well. Switch off the flame. Finally, add coconut and mango pieces. And serve to the Gods.