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Kondakadalai Sundal
Prep Time
8 hrs
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
8 hrs 30 mins
 

Kondakadalai Sundal is a simple and special dish served as prasadam on pooja days like Shivaratri, Ganesh Chaturthi, Krishna Jayanthi, and Navaratri. Especially, in South India it is prepared for "Vinayagar Chaturthi", I can say Ganesh Chaturthi with not be fulfilled without the kozhukattai and sundal.  Chana or Chickpea is a protein-rich food, you can serve it as an evening snack or a side dish for rice and perfect for kids’ lunch boxes. 

Course: Snack
Cuisine: Indian
Keyword: kondakadalai sundal, sundal
Author: Sivagami Mganathan
Ingredients
  • 1 cup White chickpeas
  • 1 tsp Oil
  • 1/2 tsp Mustard seeds
  • Few Curry leaves
  • 1 pinch Asafoetida
  • 1/2 cup Coconut
  • 2 Red chillis
  • Salt as needed
Instructions
  1. Soak chana overnight or at least for 12 hours.

  2. Once done, drain the water.

  3. Boil 1/2 cup of water in a pressure cooker, add the required salt and add chickpeas.

  4. Pressure cook for 4 - 5 whistles.

  5. Once done, drain excess water and keep it aside.

  6. Heat oil in a pan, add mustard seeds and allow them to crackle, and add curry leaves and asafoetida.

  7. Add the cooked chana and mix it.

  8. Add the grated coconut.

  9. Finally, add red chilis and mix gently.

  10. Serve hot.