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    Navaratri Recipes | Navratri Special Day 2 ~ Konda Kadalai Sundal, Puliyodarai

    Published: Sep 20, 2009 · Modified: Oct 18, 2020 by Srivalli · 11 Comments

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    The second day of the Navratri saw us hurrying to prepare Konda Kadalai Sundal and Puliyodarai. As Athamma was making the neivedyam today, I gave her the choice to select the lentil. I guess the fact that we still have a never-ending flow of this lentil, she chooses this over the rest! When I have to make neivedyam on a Sunday I normally make Pulihora, but since hubby dear is off tamarind and lime for a while, I haven't made either of these in recent times.

    It always amazes me seeing Athamma asking me for each measurement when she attempts Pulihora. Though a good cook herself, this dish somehow baffles her always. I get perplexed seeing how a simple dish for me, sounds so complex for her. That I think is the reason why even though we have so many blogs, recipe sites, people still write asking for some dish or the other. Life's complexity is shown varied so often in such simple moments. When we understand and implement we will get to see the difference!

    Starting today, I thought I would read up again on what I did the same day a year back, and two years back. Though one leads to a nonveg post, my account of the day was very interesting for me to remember that day! Life gets captured in a motionless picture, while a blog post captures in a moving sensation!

    One year: Pepper Chicken Curry
    Two years: Jonna Roti or Indian Bread with Jowar flour

    Konda Kadalai Sundal

    Hubby dear is away for the weekend. We planned well ahead on how to manage our cooking and spend time with the kids. We realize again how being with them is a full time job. I made Appam with Tomato Kurma and Coconut Milk. Once the puja was done, we went ahead with the breakfast. I really enjoyed the day playing with them non stop. But yes, though it's interesting and exciting, I don't think one can manage the kid's energy to play nonstop!

    Throughout the day, they kept asking for their dad and even worse for their car! We told them that Daddy has taken it for a wash. They won't rest and were worried that their bus was not to be seen. Finally, I put them for their afternoon nap. Konda has gone festival shopping with Amma.

    Puliyodarai
    Andhra Pulihora ~ Tamarind Rice with Sesame Seeds

    Konda Kadalai Sundal

    This is very similar to the way we made the Karamani Sundal. Except this tastes great with grated coconut.

    Konda Kadalai - 1 cup
    Onions - 1 small
    Green Chillies - 2 medium
    Curry Leaves
    Salt to taste
    Oil - 1 tsp
    Mustard Seeds, Urad dal - 1/2 tsp
    Grated Coconut - 2 tbsp

    Method to prepare:

    Wash and soak Kadalai overnight. This needs to be soaked for at least 6 hours. When you are using it, drain wash again and add enough water to the lentil.

    Pressure cook till it's soft and tender. Drain the water. Since this tends to be a little harder, you need to put it for extra whistles.

    Heat a pan with oil. Add in the mustard seeds and Urad dal. When the mustard splutters, add in the onions, green chilies, and curry leaves. Saute till the onions are transparent.

    Then add the cooked channa, salt. Combine everything well.

    Simmer and cover for a minute. Just before switching it off, add the grated coconut and mix it again.

    Konda Kadalai Sundal 2

     

    If you are thinking about why I haven't covered anything specific to Kolams and other related things, think no further. When it comes to Rangoli, I am hopeless. I am thinking I should ask Konda to do some kolam, as she shows a lot of talent in that area. Since I can't do, I haven't thought much about them, though Amma was saying about traditional things to be followed daily.

    Well, this is the extent I can stretch myself! I wish you all a great week ahead. And for those of you still in your Sunday, well have a great day.

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    Navaratri Recipes | Navratri Special Day 2 ~ Konda Kadalai Sundal, Puliyodarai

    Occasion Navaratri
    Author Srivalli
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    1. Lakshmi Venkatesh says

      September 20, 2009 at 11:10 am

      Kondai kadalai sundal and pulodarai looks great. happy navratri.

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    2. Aruna Manikandan says

      September 20, 2009 at 11:22 am

      I love puliyodarai.......
      Happy Navratri

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    3. Sunshinemom says

      September 20, 2009 at 4:56 pm

      I had haldi-kumkum sessions for my 'Society friends' and 'office-friends' yesterday and today. Puliyamchaadam is on tomorrow's menu along with chundal as I am having my relatives over:). Navratri is as fun as it is tiring!

      I like konda kadalai chundal very very much!

      Reply
    4. jayasri says

      September 20, 2009 at 5:42 pm

      both the dishes look great...

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    5. Aps says

      September 20, 2009 at 12:39 pm

      Hey Gal....its just the opposite I keep asking my MIL as to how to prepare pulioggare nd she prepares it so yummy....nd tht kadalai sundal is called Channa upkari in ours.... both th bowls r tempting 🙂

      Reply
    6. Happy cook says

      September 20, 2009 at 5:00 pm

      Once when there is a festival i am comming over 🙂

      Reply
    7. Sangeetha Subhash says

      September 20, 2009 at 10:41 pm

      First time to your blog, sundal and pulodari looks tempting and delicious...Happy Navrati

      Reply
    8. Shri says

      September 21, 2009 at 2:01 am

      Looks great!Thanks for the private comments;)

      Reply
    9. RAKS KITCHEN says

      September 21, 2009 at 8:44 am

      A superb combo! Wish I could visit your Kolu!(that i could get those prasadams ;D)

      Pictures are eye catchy!Love the last one!!

      Reply
    10. Jhanani says

      September 22, 2009 at 9:22 pm

      My husband's favourite sundal, except that he doesn't like seasonings.

      Like ur idea of recollecting the past.

      By the way, u shud try ur hands on kolam, too.

      Reply
    11. Srivalli says

      September 25, 2009 at 1:25 am

      Thank you friends for dropping by!

      Reply

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