Chana Dal Sundal

We generally make this chana dal sundal on the day of  "Anant Chaturdashi" as prasadam to ganapati bappa.

Ingredients:

Chana Dal - 1/2 Cup

Curry Leaves - 8

Green chili - 3

Fresh Grated Coconut - 1/4 Cup

Salt - to taste

Sugar - 2 Tsp

Turmeric powder - 1/2 Tsp

Red Chili Powder - 1/2 Tsp

Cumin Seeds - 1 Tsp

Mustard Seeds - 1/2 Tsp

Asafoetida - a pinch

Oil - 2 Tbsp

Fresh Cilantro - to garnish

Method:

1) Wash and soak chana dal in water for 4 hrs.

2) Heat oil in pressure cooker and add mustard seeds. Let it splutter.

3) Add cumin seeds, asafoetida, curry leaves and green chili.

4) Add turmeric powder and red chili powder.

5) Add chana dal and mix well.

6) Add sugar, salt and grated coconut and mix well.

7) Add 1/2 cup of water and put the cooker lid.

8) Let it cook for 1 whistle and switch off stove.

9) Garnish with fresh cilantro, offer naivedyam to bappa and serve hot.

Chana Dal Sundal