Kadalai Paruppu Sundal/Chana Dal Sundal [Navarathri Special]

We make different varieties of sundals as neivedhyam during Navarathiri. Each day one type of sundal is prepared and offered to goddess and given as prasad to friends and families. Kadalai paruppu sundal is a very easy and healthy sundal which can be prepared very quickly and offered as neivedhyam or as a healthy evening snack. Do check here for other Varieties of Sundal.

Here’s how to make Kadalai Paruppu Sundal with step by step photos….

Ingredients

Kadalai paruppu/Chana dal	1 cup
Green chillies	2 finely chopped
Dry red chillies	1 or 2
Grated coconut	2 tbsp
Turmeric powder	¼ tsp
Salt	As needed
Lemon juice	1 tsp
Coriander leaves	2 tsp finely chopped

For Tempering

Oil	2 tsp
Mustard seeds	½ tsp
Cumin seeds	½ tsp
Urad dal	½ tsp
Asafoetida	One pinch
Curry leaves	5-8 leaves

Preparation Time: 5-6 minutes          Recipe Category: Neivedhyam, Evening Snack

Soaking time: 30 minutes                                   Recipe Cuisine: Tamil Nadu India

Cooking Time: 15 -20 minutes

Author: Priya Anandakumar

 

Meanwhile do check out other SundalVarieties here and All about Navaratri along with Sundals, Rice Varieties and Neivedhyam Recipes here.

Sundal Varieties that might of your interest...

White Chickpea Sundal/Kondakadalai Sundal

Black Chickpea Sundal/Karuppu Kondakadalai Sundal

WhiteChickpea Masala Sundal/Kondakadalai Masala Sundal

BlackEyed Bean Sundal/Kaaramani Sundal

MoongDal Sundal/Paasi Paruppu Sundal

ChanaDal Sundal/Kadalai Paruppu Sundal

SweetCorn Sundal

GreenGram Sundal/Pachai Payaru Sundal

HorseGram Sundal/Kollu Sundal

PeanutSundal/Verkadalai Sundal

Method

Wash and soak the dal for about 30 minutes.

Rinse it again, add clean fresh water about ¾ cup to the dal and pressure cook it with turmeric powder and salt for one whistle or cook directly in pan. I cooked it directly in the pan.

After the dal is cooked, drain the water and keep the dal aside. The dal should not be mushy, but must be soft and cooked well.

Heat oil in a kadai, splutter mustard seeds, then add cumin seeds, urad dal, asafoetida and saute until dal turns color. Now add the green chillies, dry red chillies, curry leaves and saute for about a minute.

Add the cooked dal and mix it well and saute for about 2 -3 minutes. Now add the grated coconut and mix it well in low flame for about a minute.

Add the chopped coriander and switch off the stove. Finally add the lemon juice and mix it well.

Suggestions:

• Adjust the amount of chillies, lemon juice  according to your taste.
• Make sure the dal is not overcooked, the dal should not be mushy. It should soft and cooked perfectly.

 Healthy, yummy and protein rich kadalai paruppu sundal is ready for neivedhyam or as evening snack.

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