Vellai Sundal

வெள்ளை சுண்டல் (Vellai Sundal)

Vellai sundal is my son’s all time favorite. He is always eager to celebrate Vinayagar Chathurthi than any other festivals because of this sundal. He is a big sundal lover. When we were in India, I usually prepare this sundal every Thursday and take it to temple. When I open the box, it smells so good and tempt people. This sundal is easy to prepare. Also this sundal is one of the best choice to offer to God in temple or at home.

Ingredients for Vellai Sundal

White channa/chickpea – 1/2 cup
Dry red chilli – 3
Mustard seeds & urad dal – 1/4 tsp
Curry leaves – 1 spring
Coconut – 1 tbs (shredded)
Salt as needed

Directions

Soak the white channa for 6 hours or overnight.
Pressure cook the channa (kondakadalai) with water and salt for 15 minutes in medium flame.
Heat oil in a pan in medium flame and add mustard seeds & urad dal.
After the seeds cracked add curry leaves.
Once the leaves popped, add dry red chili and salt.
Stir fry the chili then add cooked channa and mix well.
Drizzle the shredded coconut and stir well.
After about couple of minutes, switch off flame.
Vellai Sundal / வெள்ளை சுண்டல் ready.

Notes

If you’re not taking the sundal to temple, stir fry 1 tbs of chopped shallots when tempering.
Tempered urad dal tastes good with sundal. You may use extra 2tsp of urad dal while tempering.