Sep 22, 2011

Green Kothu Kadalai (green Chenna) Sundal



 There are three types of Kadalai one is the Konda Kadalai (Kabuli Chenna) and the brown variety called Mukkadalai (Kala Chenna / Black Chenna) and third one is green Chenna.  All Chennas are very good for the body and are nutritious too.
Madappalli provides a simple recipe to make Kothu Kadalai Sundal. 
Ingredients
 Green Chick Peas                  - 2 cups
 Grated Fresh coconut                – 3 tbsp. (if not available, you can use the dry coconut powder)
Salt                                      -  to taste
Seasonings:
Oil                                        - 2 tablespoons
Mustard Seed                          - 1 tsp.
Urad Dhal                              - 1/2 tsp.
Green Chilies                           – 3
Grated Ginger                            – 2 tsp.
Asafetida                                 – ¼ tsp.
Curry Leaves
 Coriander leaves                     for decoration
 Method:
  • Wash and soak Chenna overnight.
  • Pressure cook with just enough water with a little salt. Drain out the water.
  • Heat oil in a fry pan, splutter mustard seeds
  • Add the red chilies, ginger, Urdh dhal and curry leaves. Fry for few minutes.
  • Add the cooked chick peas with little water and fry for a few minutes with constant stirring.
  • Shallow fry for a few minutes till all the moisture is absorbed.
  • Add the coconut (grated) and mix well. Add some more salt if necessary.
  • Hot yummy sundal is ready to be packed and given to people who visit your golu or ready to be eaten as a snack.
  • Decorate with coriander leaves.
  •  TipsSame recipe can be followed to make all types of Kadalai Sundal.
  •  You can use grated Carrots in this Sundal.



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