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Friday, October 7, 2011

Chickpea Guggilu ( Sundal )

Chickpea Guggilu or Sundal is nothing but tempered chickpeas with some spices and coconut. It usually is made during navratri as an offer to goddess ( Naivedyam ) in South India. It is a very healthy snack , loaded with protein. Kids love it because it is very simple dish and not spicy.

Ingredients :
  • Chickpeas ( Kabuli Chana / Garbanzo Beans ) - 1 cup
  • Salt - to taste
  • Oil - 1 tbsp
  • Mustard Seeds - 1/2 tsp
  • Urad Dal - 1/2 tsp
  • Green or Red whole Chili - 1-2
  • Asafoetida ( Hing ) - 1/4 tsp
  • Curry Leaves - 1 spring
  • Coconut powder / Fresh Grated Coconut - 2 tbsp or to taste
Directions:
  • Soak chickpeas overnight and pressure cook till done. Alternatively, you can use the canned garbanzo beans , washed and drained for a quicker method.
  • Heat oil in a wide pan for shallow frying.
  • Sputter mustard seeds. Add urad dal and fry till they turn reddish brown.
  • Add curry leaves, chillies, hing and saute for a few seconds.
  • Add the cooked chickpeas, and slightly roast it , say for 2-3 minutes. Add salt.
  • Turn off the heat and  add fresh grated coconut or coconut powder and give it a good mix.

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