Black Chana Sundal Recipe also known as kala chana sundal or kondakadalai sundal. This kala chana sundal is made with black chickpeas, masala podi and coconut which makes it a protein rich snack or served as prashadham during navrathri. I have shared a simple version of making kondakadalai sundal with step by step pictures.
Black Channa Sundal
When it comes to sundal, you can make them pretty much with any beans. But my all time favorite is with chana..I already have a white chana masala sundal This is a version made with black chana and it is so healthy too. Make sure you check my other navarathri recipes too.
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About Black Channa Sundal
Black Channa Sundal, also known as Kondakadalai Sundal, is a sauteed dry dish made with black chickpeas, herbs, spices, and coconut from South India. Kondakadalai Sundal is a healthy snack made from Kala Chana. It is also served as prasadam in some temples.
As a rich wellspring of iron, kala chana can forestall frailty and lift your energy levels. This is especially gainful for pregnant and lactating ladies as well as developing youngsters. Iron assumes a significant part in the development of hemoglobin which helps transport oxygen from the lungs to all body cells.
Sundal means it is using chana. We make it in different ways, but this is the basic. I love adding pepper when i make sundal using white chana. I have already shared a white chana masala sundal and kala chana masala sundal.
Watch Kondakadalai Sundal Video
Black Chana Sundal Ingredients
Kala Chana / Black Chickpeas - It is a miniature version of the standard pale yellow chickpea. Although it has a brown skin, the inside is yellow, and it has a nutty flavour and starchy texture when cooked. You can use regular white chickpeas instead of kala chana.
Tempering Ingredients - I use mustard, urad dal, cumin seeds, asafoetida, chillies and curry leaves for tempering.
Masala Powder - For the masala powder, I use dry red chillies, pepper, chillies, coconut and cumin.
How to Cook Black Chana (Kondakadalai)
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| Soak chana overnight.. |
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| Take it in pressure cooker |
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| add water |
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| add some salt |
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| pressure cook |
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| cook till done |
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| it should mash easily |
Black Channa Masala Sundal (Stepwise)
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| Take all your ingredients |
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| Take the masala ingredients in a pan |
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| Roast till golden |
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| take it in a blender |
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| Make it in a fine powder |
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| Heat oil in a kadai |
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| Add in mustard and urad dal... |
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| add in asafoetida.. |
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| curry leaves |
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| add in black chana |
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| saute for a min |
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| add in the powder |
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| toss well |
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| add in a grated coconut |
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| toss well.. |
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| serve |
Black Channa Sundal (Basic)
Ingredients for Kondakadalai Sundal
- Kala Chana / Black Chikpeas - 1 cup dried
- Salt to taste
- Fresh Coconut - ½ cup grated
- Oil - 1 tsp
- Mustard Seeds / Kaduku - 1 tsp
- Urad dal / Ulundu Paruppu - 1 tsp
- Dry Red Chillies - 2 chopped into small pieces
- Asafoetida / Hing / Kaya Podi - a pinch
- Curry leaves - a sprig
Pictorial:
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| Take all your ingredients |
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| Heat oil in a pan |
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| Add in mustard and urad dal |
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| add in dried red chillies |
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| some curry leaves |
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| and some asafoetida |
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| Saute for a min |
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| add in cooked chana |
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| add in coconut |
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| toss well |
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| serve |
Expert Tips
- You can use white chana instead of black chickpeas.
- Canned chickpeas can be used. Make sure to strain them and rinse them well before using.
- Grated carrots, chopped onions can be added in the sundal.
- Dry red chillies can be adjusted as per your taste.
FAQ
Is Kala Chana same as chickpeas?
Kala chana is a type of traditional chickpeas. These lentils are exceptionally nutritious and utilized in curries and chaats. As dark chickpeas hold their shape, these beans are an incredible expansion to servings of mixed greens particularly grew ones.
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Black Chana Sundal Recipe | Kondakadalai Sundal
Equipment
- Pressure cooker
- Cooking pot
- Blender
Ingredients
- 2 cups Black Chana dried
- 1 tsp Salt
- ½ cup Fresh Coconut grated
For Sundal Powder
- ½ tsp Oil
- 1 tbsp Chana Dal
- 2 no Dry Red Chilli
- 1 tsp Cumin Seeds
- 1 tsp Whole Pepper
For Tempering
- 1 tsp Oil
- 1 tsp Mustard Seeds
- 1 tsp Urad dal
- ¼ tsp Asafoetida
- 1 sprig Curry leaves
Instructions
- Soak chana overnight, drain it and take it in a pressure cooker. Cover it with water and add some salt. Cook it for 4 whistle, simmer it and cook for 15 mins. Turn off the heat and let the steam go all by itself. Open the cooker and drain it.
- Now heat oil in a pan. Add in all the sundal podi ingredients and roast on low heat till it turns light golden. Take them in a blender and make it into a fine powder.
- Heat oil in a pan. Add in mustard, urad dal, asafoetida, curry leaves and saute for a min.
- Add in cooked chana and toss once. Add in the sundal podi, salt if needed and coconut. Mix well.
- Serve.
Video
Notes
- You can use white chana instead of black chickpeas.
- Canned chickpeas can be used. Make sure to strain them and rinse them well before using.
- Grated carrots, chopped onions can be added in the sundal.
- Dry red chillies can be adjusted as per your taste.
Nutrition
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so healthy and good. loved the pics