Chana Dal Sundal

Chana Dal Sundal is a popular South Indian snack made during festivals and celebrations. It is often offered as prasadam (religious offering) in temples.

This is vegan and gluten free recipe. Dish can be prepared in 35 minutes. Even a beginner can handle preparing this dish. Number of ingredients: 11.

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Chana Dal Sundal

Cooking Method: Boiling, Tempering Cuisine: Indian Courses: Anytime, Appetizer, Snack Recipe Keys: Gluten Free Vegan

Difficulty: Beginner Prep Time 10 min Cook Time 20 min Rest Time 5 min Total Time 35 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 600

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 1 cup Chana dal
• 2 tablespoon Coconut
• 1 sprig Curry leaves
• 1 teaspoon Mustard seeds
• 1 teaspoon Urad dal
• 1 pinch Asafoetida
• 1 chopped Green chili
• ¹⁄₂ inch grated Ginger
• 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 tablespoon Oil

Instructions

1. Soak chana dal in water for 2-3 hours.
2. Drain the water and rinse the dal.
3. In a pressure cooker, add the soaked and rinsed dal along with 2 cups of water and 1/2 teaspoon of salt. Pressure cook for 3-4 whistles or until the dal is cooked but not mushy.
4. In a pan, heat oil and add mustard seeds. Once they splutter, add urad dal, curry leaves, green chili, and ginger. Saute for a minute.
5. Add asafoetida, cooked chana dal, and salt. Mix well and cook for 2-3 minutes.
6. Turn off the heat and add grated coconut and lemon juice. Mix well.
7. Let it rest for 5 minutes before serving.
8. Serve the Chana Dal Sundal as a snack or appetizer.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 150kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 5g8%

Total Carbohydrate 20g7%

Sugars 2g

Protein 8g16%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.