Black Gram Sundal / Karuppu Ulundu Sundal - Navarathri Special!

Black Gram / Karuppu Ulundu is one of the most healthy and nutritious Legume.  It is very rich in protein, fibre and Vit B.     It is a great energy booster, helps to improve your bone strength and improve your digestion.

Though we are commonly using Urad Dhal (the skinned split black gram) in the preparation of Idli, Dosa, Vada in our daily basis; whole black gram is more nutritious than Urad Dhal.

Here I have tried spicy Sundal using black gram; you can also try sweet version with this.

Try this protein rich Sundal for your evening snack and also it is perfect to be offered as prasadam during South Indian Hindu festivals especially during Navarathri.

                              

PREP TIME

10

COOK TIME

20  mins

TOTAL TIME 

30 mins

                                                                                                                                                   

Recipe for Black Gram Sundal / Karuppu Ulundu sundal 

Recipe type:Sundal / Seasoned Legumes

Serves:  3 to 4 (approximately)

Ingredients:

Black gram - ½ cup
Grated Coconut - 2 to 3 tbsp
Salt - to taste

For Seasoning:
Oil - 1 tbsp
Mustard - ½ tsp
Urad dal - 1 tsp

Red chilli - 2

Green chilli - 1(finely chopped)
Asafoetida - a pinch
Curry leaves - 1 sprig

Directions:

Wash and soak the black gram overnight or for about 6 to 8 hours.

Pressure cook black gram by adding salt  for 1 or 2 whistle or  until it becomes soft.

Drain the excess water and keep aside .

Heat oil in a kadai; add mustard, after it crackles add urad dhal,red chilli, finely chopped green chilli, asafoetida and curry leaves.

Once the urad dhal is browned, add cooked black gram ; continue mixing till the moisture evaporates, if any.

Finally sprinkle grated coconut; give it a thorough mix . Switch off the gas.

Note:

Adjust the salt and chilli level according to your taste.

You can also add grated ginger while seasoning.

For trying sweet black gram sundal recipe, you can follow to the my Green Gram Sweet Sundal recipe.