Garbanzo Beans Sundal

(March 3, 2020)

This is a popular recipe made during many Indian festivals. It is very easy to make, full of protein and is a great starter when you are entertaining. You can also have this for an evening snack. It will keep you feeling full for a long time.

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Garbanzo Beans Sundal/ Channa Sundal

      This is a popular recipe made during many Indian festivals. It is very easy to make, full of protein and is a great starter when you are entertaining. You can also have this for an evening snack. It will keep you feeling full for a long time.

      Ingredients

      • 3 Cups Garbanzo Beans (Dry), or 2 Cans Organic Garbanzo Beans
      • 6 Cups Water
      • Salt to taste

      For flavour infusion (tempering)

      • 2 Teaspoons Coconut Oil
      • 1/4 Teaspoon Asafoetida
      • 1/4 Teaspoon Turmeric Powder
      • 1/2 Teaspoon Mustard Seeds
      • 1/2 Teaspoon Cumin Seeds
      • 1 Tablespoon Urad Dal
      • 6 to 8 Curry Leaves
      • 1 Green Chilli
      • 1 to 2 Small Dried Red Chillies, (Depending on desired spice level)
      • 1/2 Inch Piece Finely chopped/ Grated Ginger

      For Garnishing

      • 1/2 Cup Shredded coconut
      • 1/4 Cup Cilantro, (Finely chopped)

      Method

      • 1)

        Cook the dry garbanzo beans with salt and water in a rice cooker (white rice setting) until its al dente. Once its cooked, drain the water and keep it aside.

      • 2)

        If you are using the canned beans, just wash, drain and keep aside.

      • 3)

        Heat oil in a non-stick/ ceramic saucepan and add the ‘tempering’ ingredients. Saute until the urad dal becomes golden brown and the mustard seeds start to crackle and splutter.

      • 4)

        Add the channa/ garbanzo beans and saute for 4 minutes and mix well.

      • 5)

        Garnish with coconut and chopped cilantro.

      • 6)

        Garbanzo beans sundal is ready to be served.

      Tips

      You can also soak the garbanzo beans for a couple of hours and use the pressure cooker to cook it. The ginger and cumin seeds help with digestion so don’t avoid those ingredients.

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