Crunchy Sundal
Filed Under (Breakfast, Savoury Snacks) by Indhu on 16-05-2009
Hey all,
Having a major writer’s block. It is not like I can rival J.K Rowling with my writing skills. (By the way, I have started reading Harry Potter… again… and sooo loving it! I can almost feel myself reaching for my (non-existent) wand at times to do spells 
). I don’t like going to the recipe directly.. seems bleh. But that’s kinda what I am going to do today.
Sundal is a dry snack made with pulses and legumes. This is pretty famous in South India during Navarathiri - the 9 day festival. I remember my mother making 9 different kinds of sundal - one for each day. The one made with chickpeas is my favourite. It has a slight crunch from the chickpeas and coconut. The spices used are very minimal - just some mustard, urad dhal and asafoetida. This is a simple wholesome snack and we can get our protein fix from the chickpeas.
Ingredients
1. Chickpeas - 2 cups
2. Olive oil - 2 tsp
3. Mustard seeds - 1 tsp
4. Urad dhal - 2 tsp
5. Red chillies - 3 (Adjust according to your preference)
6. Salt - according to taste
7. Coconut (grated) - 1/4 cup
8. Curry leaves - 5-8
9. Asafoetida - a pinch
Recipe
1. Wash and soak the chickpeas overnight. Then pressure cook them for 2 whistles. You can also use canned chickpeas. In that case, proceed to step 2.
2. Add the oil to a pan and splutter mustard seeds. Add urad dhal and once they start turning light brown, add the red chillies.
3. Saute for around 30 seconds till the red chillies turn darker.
4. Add the curry leaves and asafoetida. Saute till the curry leaves become dry - around a minute.
5. Add the chickpeas and salt and mix everything. Let this cook for 3-4 minutes. Since the chickpeas have already been cooked, we only need to wait till everything is mixed well.
6. Add the coconut and saute for 2-3 minutes.
7. Adjust for taste and we are done.
Wasn’t that simple? This is one of the quickest dishes you can make and is very healthy. If you have the chickpeas ready (soaked and pressure-cooked or canned), this dish doesn’t take more than 10 minutes. So, off it goes to Mahimaa’s 15 minute cooking event. I am very eager to see the round up for that event … as I am sure all of you are. I am always looking for quick-fix recipes and the idea of getting dinner ready in 15 minutes is so enticing .
I just realized that for a person with writer’s block, I have rambled on. Ah..well… if only self-control was easier
wow.. healthy & yummy sundal… looks nice & great click..
Authentic snack and looks so perfect… Sometimes when I read books or watch TV I get so involved that my mind is always in that and never can even to talk to ppl near me cos I will be so indulged in the story running in my head!!!
Well, no introduction is needed for this tasty snack. I’m just delighted that you posted one of your fantastic recipes. We seem to enjoy the same flavours. Chickpeas are probably my favorite legume.
my favorite snack since childhood. haven’t been making this at all these days..thanks for reminding this yummy dish! looks lovely..
sundal is a great option for quick fix meal. as it is high in protein, it fills your stomach easily when had in small quantity. thanks for sending to my event.
we all have the block once in a while:-D
the chickpea sundal is my favorite.. the first time a relative had made it for us on the fly at 10 o clock at night!! fell in love with it eversince.. best part.. its healthy too.
hi indhu,
Sundal is the best and easiest snack on can affort to have without guilt. I love the hint of hing in this dish. Nice click.
TC
LOL at your first line on competing with JK Rowling
I love HP too and my cousin asked me why i read HP since it’s for kids..GRR 
Sundal looks super yum. my favorite healthy snack.
lovely recipe… Looks so good…
Yummy Sundal….All time favourite
LOL @ JKR!
I love this sundal but strangely don’t make it much!
hi da..
Love the sundal ..used to have when i was in college ..(as i did my college in dindigal) .its looks very yummy
hehe, this is a nice coincidence Indhu. I like how you made them crisp up a bit in the pan. Enjoy reading HP, I would kill to get my hands on the invisible cloak
Well, I used to make this for evening snack time! BTW, sundal looks delicious!
Quick and easy recipe.nice click.
Love this sundal, healthy protein packed dish!
Healthy sundal! Looks delicious!
One of my favorite snacks, looks delicious…perfect for the event !
oohh..i wonder how i missed this post of yours..
as long as you manage to put in 4-5 sentences before you go to the recipe it is not so bleh!!
love love sundal with all kinds of legumes and yeah, especially during navrathri times!!
Sundal is a great 15 min snack idea.. easy & nutritious. I love harry potter too…
I just posted a recipe on sundal in my blog. This is one thing that I never miss to eat during navarathri.Such easy and simple stuff.
How did I miss this…! Which Harry Potter book are you at?