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.