Brown Channa Sundal

Yields: 6 cups brown channa sundal

2 cups brown channa

Overnight soak brown channa.

1 tbsp salt
8 cups water

Add, salt, water, allow to boil, reduce the heat to low and cook for 45 minutes in low.

2 tbsp coconut oil
1 tsp mustard seeds

Heat oil in a pan, add mustard seeds, allow it to splutter.

1 tbsp channa dal

Add channa dal, saute for few seconds..

1 tbsp urad dal
8 dry red chilies, break into 2 and remove the seeds

Add urad dal, red chilies, allow it to brown.

1 tsp cumin seeds
asafetida (must)
1 and 1/2 sprig curry leaves, chopped
1 tbsp ginger, grated
1/4 tsp salt

Add all the above and mix well.

1/4 cup cilantro leaves, chopped

Add cooked black-eyed peas, cilantro, mix well, switch off the stove.

1/2 cup grated coconut

Add coconut and mix well.

Taste Note: Tastes AWESOME