Navaratri Special Karuppu Kadalai Sundal | Black Chickpea Sundal Recipe

Karuppu Kondaikadalai Sundal is a traditional South Indian prasadam prepared during Navaratri. Made with nutritious black chickpeas, coconut, curry leaves, and a simple tempering of mustard seeds and spices, this healthy sundal is delicious, protein-rich, and easy to prepare. It is commonly offered to the Goddess and served to guests during the festive season.

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Ingredients for making Black Channa / Karuppu Kadalai Sundal

Black Channa - 1 cup
Turmeric powder - 1/2 tsp.
Split Urad Dhal - 2 tsp.
Red Chillies - 2
Mustard seeds - 1 tsp.
Grated coconut - 1 tbsp.
A sprig of Curry Leaves
A pinch of Asafoetida
Salt as required.

To grind

Green chilly - 2 nos.

Coriander leaves - A handful

Garlic cloves - 2 nos.

Ginger - 1/2 inch

cumin seeds - 1/2 tsp.

Grated coconut - 2 tbsp.

Method for making Black Channa / Karuppu Kadalai Sundal

1. Soak channa overnight or atleast for 8 hours. Then pressure cook the channa adding a pinch of turmeric powder and required salt.

2. Grind the ingredients given under "To grind" to a coarse powder.

3. Heat oil in a kadai add mustard seeds, urad dhal allow it to crackle. Then add a pinch of asafoetida, curry leaves and red chillies saute for a minute.

4. Next add the cooked channa and mix well.

5. Now add the ground mixture and saute well till it gets blended well with the sundal.

Now the Karuppu Kadalai Sundal is ready to be served as prasadam  for the guests.