Masala Moong Dal Sundal is a spicy sundal made with moong dal. This is an excellent sundal to make during Navrati or just as an evening snack.
Cuisine South Indian
By Cook Method Pressure Cooker, Stovetop
Occasion Evening Snack, Navaratri
By Diet Healthy Recipes, Vegetarian
Dish Type Dry Side Dishes
Author Srivalli
Ingredients
For the Moong Dal
1/2cupMoong Dal
A Pinch Salt
For the Spice Powder
3nos Dry Red Chillies
1/2tspPeppercorns
1tspChana Dal/ Bengal Gram
1tspUrad dal
2tspCoconut grated
Other Ingredients for making the Sundal
1tspCooking Oil
1/2tspMustard Seeds
1/2tspUrad dal
A PinchAsafoetida
A PinchSalt
HandfulCurry Leaves
2tspCoconut grated
Instructions
For the Moong Dal
Wash and soak the Moong Dal for an hour. Change water couple of times, pressure cook with a pinch of salt for about 3 to 4 whistles till it gets cooked soft.
For the Spice Powder
Dry roast all the ingredients listed under spice powder. Allow to cool and grind to a smooth powder. Keep it aside.
Making the Sundal
Heat a nonstick pan with oil. Temper with curry leaves, mustard, urad, hing and add the cooked moong dal. Combine everything well.
Then add the ground spice powder, grated coconut and toss.