Channadal Sundal

Yields: 5 cups channa dal sundal

2 cups channa dal (1 cup)

Soak channa dal in water for 1 to 2 hour.

1 tbsp salt (1/2 tbsp)
6 cups water

Add salt, water, channadal allow to boil. Reduce the heat and boil for 6 minutes. Drain the water.

2 tbsp coconut oil (1 tbsp)
1 tsp mustard seeds (1 tsp)

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

1 tbsp urad dal (1/2 tbsp)
6 dry red chilies, break into 2 and remove the seeds (3)

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

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

Add all the above and mix well.

Add cooked chickpeas, mix well, switch off the stove.

1/2 cup grated coconut (1/4 cup)
cilantro leaves, chopped

Add coconut, cilantro and mix well.

Taste Note: Tastes