Sundal - Channa Dal

How to Prepare

1. Rinse and soak the channa dal in water for 6-8 hours or overnight.
2. Drain the soaked dal and pressure cook with 10 cups of water and 2 tsp of salt for 2 whistles or until soft but not mushy.
3. Drain the cooked dal using a colander and set aside.
4. Heat 5 tbsp of oil in a large pan or wok over medium heat.
5. Add 5 tsp of mustard seeds and let them splutter.
6. Add 10 dried red chilies
7. 5 tsp of urad dal, and a pinch of asafoetida. Sauté until urad dal turns golden.
8. Add 20 curry leaves and sauté for a few seconds.
9. Add the cooked channa dal to the pan and mix well.
10. Add 2.5 cups of grated coconut and 2.5 tsp of salt (adjust to taste). Mix thoroughly.
11. Cook for 2-3 minutes on low heat, stirring occasionally.
12. Turn off the heat and serve hot or at room temperature as a snack or side dish.