Kadalai Paruppu Sundal
Ingredients
- Chana dal / Kadalai paruppu - 1 cup
- Turmeric powder - 1/4 tsp
- Grated coconut - 2 tbsp
- Green chillies - 2 chopped
- Salt - to taste
- Lemon juice - 1 tsp optional
- Tempering/Tadka:
- Oil - 2 tsp
- Mustard seeds - 1/2 tsp
- Urad dal - 1/2 tsp
- Whole dry red chilies - 2 halved
- Curry leaves - 1 sprig
- Asafoetida / Hing - a pinch
Instructions
- Soak the chana dal for 30 minutes. Add 1 1/2 cup water and pressure cook the dal with turmeric powder for 1-2 whistles or until soft. Drain and set aside.
- Heat oil and add mustard seeds. When it pops, add ural dal, red chillies, hing and fry till the dal turns golden.
- Now add green chilly, curry leaves and fry for a minute. Then add cooked dal, salt and mix well. Saute for 3-4 minutes.
- Add the grated coconut and fry for a minute. Remove from heat and add lemon juice.
Notes
- Make sure the dal is not over cooked and mushy. It should be firm to touch and soft.
- Squeeze in more lemon for a tangy sundal.