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    Black Chana Sundal Recipe

    Last Updated On: Apr 6, 2025 by Aarthi

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    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
    • Watch Kondakadalai Sundal Video
    • Black Chana Sundal Ingredients
    • How to Cook Black Chana (Kondakadalai)
    • Black Channa Masala Sundal (Stepwise)
    • Black Channa Sundal (Basic)
    • Expert Tips
    • FAQ
    • 📖 Recipe Card

    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

    YouTube 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)

     
    Soak chana overnight..
    Take it in pressure cooker
    add water
    add some salt
    pressure cook
    cook till done
    it should mash easily

    Black Channa Masala Sundal (Stepwise)

    Take all your ingredients
    Take the masala ingredients in a pan 
    Roast till golden
    take it in a blender
    Make it in a fine powder
    Heat oil in a kadai
    Add in mustard and urad dal...
    add in asafoetida..
    curry leaves
    add in black chana
    saute for a min
    add in the powder
    toss well
    add in a grated coconut
    toss well..
    serve

    Black Channa Sundal (Basic)

    Ingredients for Kondakadalai Sundal

    • Kala Chana / Black Chikpeas - 1 cup dried
    • Salt to taste
    • Fresh Coconut - ½ cup grated 
    For Tempering:
     
    • 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:

    Take all your ingredients
    Heat oil in a pan
    Add in mustard and urad dal
    add in dried red chillies
    some curry leaves
    and some asafoetida
    Saute for a min
    add in cooked chana
    add in coconut
    toss well
    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.

    More Sundal Recipes to Try

    • Peanut Sundal Recipe
    • Kollu Sundal Recipe
    • Pattani Sundal Recipe
    • Pacha Payaru Sundal Recipe
    • Green Gram Sweet Sundal Recipe
    • Thenga Manga Pattani Sundal Recipe

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    Black Chana Sundal Recipe | Kondakadalai Sundal

    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.
    4 from 2 votes
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    Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 45 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 55 minutes minutes
    Servings: 4 servings
    Calories: 392kcal

    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

    YouTube 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

    Serving: 1servings | Calories: 392kcal | Carbohydrates: 60g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 618mg | Potassium: 778mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 314IU | Vitamin C: 14mg | Calcium: 202mg | Iron: 5mg
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