Sundal is a quick and easy South Indian snack. It is also an integral part of Navratri festival in South India which is given to God as an offering. The most common sundal which is made during Navratri festival is Kondakadalai Sundal or better known as chickpeas sundal. I simply love this snack and its one of the easiest healthy snack which can be prepared with simple ingredients.
Check this quick video to make a healthy Chickpeas sundal.
You can use either white or black chickpeas to prepare this snack. Chickpeas are high in fiber and a very good source of protein specially for vegetarians. So, sharing a quick and healthy snack recipe which you make for your family.
Chickpeas Sundal / Kondakadalai Sundal
Ingredients
- Chickpeas - 1 cup
- Dry Red chillies - 2
- Green chillies - 2 chopped
- Mustard seeds - 1 tsp
- Turmeric Powder - 1/4 tsp
- Grated coconut - 1/2 cup
- Curry leaves - 1 sprig
- Salt to taste
- Vegetable Oil - 2 tsp
- Asafoetida/hing - 1/8 tsp
Instructions
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Soak chickpeas overnight in some water or for minimum 8 hours. Drain the water and pressure cook chickpeas with 2 cups of water till they are cooked and soft. Drain the water in a bowl. You can drink this water or use it in any soup.
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Add oil in a frying pan and when its warm, add mustard seeds and a pinch of asafoetida. When mustard seeds crackle, add curry leaves, green chillies and red chillies. Saute!
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Now add cooked chickpeas, turmeric powder and salt and mix it well.
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Remove from the flame and add fresh grated coconut and mix well.
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Yay! I love chickpea! I am so happy that you made this recipe and shared it with us 😀
I am penning down the ingredients 😀
healthy sundal.nice clicks.
I agree healthy dish sounds good too. Thanks for sharing.
Nice snacks!
Thank you for another great recipe, Priya, and the information on chickpeas. I too love chickpeas. I knew they had a lot of protein but I didn't know they also contained Iron and that they stabilized blood sugar levels. I have low blood sugar, so this is good to know. Very good. Cheers!
I love chickpeas, they are so tasty!
Lawrence Bergfeld
I love chickpeas, Priya, and your recipe is bursting with flavors! Will be on my to do list! Pinning to try later.
Thank you Hadia 🙂