Sundals are healthy and guilt-free snack we can make it even during regular days or festivals or we can even used it as starter along with meal.
black eyed beans are known as Lobia in hindi ,chawli in marathi, Alasandalu in telugu or karmani in tamil ,Alsandhi in Kannada
In south sundals are made with various legumes like black chickpeas, white chickpeas, sweet corn, peanut, val beans, green gram (moong dal), bengal gram (chana dal), rajma, green peas even with soya and many more.
Karamani Sundal is simple, easy salad recipe made often during Ganesh Chaturthi or Navratri
Black Eye Beans are low in calories and rich in fiber which help to control cholesterol in our body. They are low in fat, low in sodium and a good source of folate, potassium, phosphorous and manganese.
When combined with grains, they supply high amount of protein and it can be consumed as an alternative to animal meat. Due to its high potassium content and low sodium, it helps to reduce blood pressure also
Ingredients:
1 cup cooked Lobia/Alasandulu/Black eyed peas/chawli
1 tbsp chana dal (optional)
1 tsp urad dal
1 tsp grated ginger (optional)1/2 tsp mustard seeds
a pinch of hing/asafoetida(optional)
5-6 curry leaves
2-3 tbsp fresh grated coconut
3-4 dry red chillies,broken
1 tsp lemon juice
1 tsp ghee/oil
salt to taste
Method:
1.Soak the Black Eyed Beans for an hour in warm water. Then, pressure cook the beans with enough water to cook it for 2-3 whistles.Drain the excess water from the vessel.
2. In the Kadai, add the oil and start adding Hing, Mustard Seeds,chana dal, grated ginger , Urad Dal, Curry leaves, Dry red chillies, green chilli and grated ginger first.
3. When the tempering is done, then add the black eyed beans into the kadai and add enough salt and mix it thoroughly.
4.After 2-3 minutes, add the fresh coconut flakes and switch off the flame. Mix the sundal and coconut flakes without mashing the sundal.
5.after a minute add lemon juice and stir properly and serve. Now the sundal is ready for prasad
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