{"id":"0423322f-45bb-49fb-8676-8dd6d91439e5","url":"https://recipestripper.com/recipes/0423322f-45bb-49fb-8676-8dd6d91439e5","source_url":"https://www.vegrecipesofindia.com/chana-dal-sundal-recipe/","title":"Chana Dal Sundal (Kadalai Paruppu Sundal)","description":"Chana Dal Sundal is tempered and sautéed dry dish made with cooked chana dal, few spices, herbs and fresh coconut. Chana Dal Sundal is also called as Kadalai Paruppu Sundal where 'Kadalai Paruppu' is the Tamil word for Chana Dal.","servings":8,"servings_text":"8","prep_time":"PT60M","cook_time":"PT35M","total_time":"PT95M","image_url":"https://www.vegrecipesofindia.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/chana-dal-sundal-recipe-2.jpg","ingredients":[{"text":"1 cup chana dal ((hulled and split bengal gram))","item":"chana dal ((hulled and split bengal gram))","quantity":1,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"1.5 cups hot boiling water (- for soaking)","item":"hot boiling water","quantity":1.5,"unit":"cup","preparation":"- for soaking"},{"text":"2.5 cups water (- for pressure cooking)","item":"water","quantity":2.5,"unit":"cup","preparation":"- for pressure cooking"},{"text":"½ teaspoon salt","item":"salt","quantity":0.5,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"2 tablespoons oil (can use peanut oil, sunflower oil or coconut oil)","item":"oil","quantity":2,"unit":"tbsp","preparation":"can use peanut oil, sunflower oil or coconut oil"},{"text":"1 teaspoon mustard seeds","item":"mustard seeds","quantity":1,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"1 teaspoon urad dal ((hulled and split black gram))","item":"urad dal ((hulled and split black gram))","quantity":1,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"10 to 12 curry leaves","item":"curry leaves","quantity":10,"quantity_max":12},{"text":"1 to 2 dry red chillies (- broken and seeds removed)","item":"dry red chillies","quantity":1,"quantity_max":2,"preparation":"- broken and seeds removed"},{"text":"1 generous pinch asafoetida ((hing))","item":"generous pinch asafoetida ((hing))","quantity":1},{"text":"salt (as required)","item":"salt","preparation":"as required"},{"text":"¼ cup coconut (- fresh grated or add as required)","item":"coconut","quantity":0.25,"unit":"cup","preparation":"- fresh grated or add as required"}],"instructions":[{"number":1,"text":"Rinse the chana dal in water for a couple of times. Take the lentils in a bowl and add 1.5 cups hot boiling water.","section":"Soaking Lentils"},{"number":2,"text":"Cover bowl with a lid and soak the lentils for an hour.","section":"Soaking Lentils"},{"number":3,"text":"After the soaking time is over, drain all the water and set aside.","section":"Soaking Lentils"},{"number":4,"text":"Add the soaked chana dal in a pot or pan and add 2.5 cups water.","section":"Cooking Lentils"},{"number":5,"text":"Also add ½ teaspoon salt and stir.","section":"Cooking Lentils"},{"number":6,"text":"Keep the pan on stovetop.","section":"Cooking Lentils"},{"number":7,"text":"Cover pan with lid and on a medium-low to medium heat begin to cook the chana dal. Alternatively, you can cook chana dal in stovetop pressure cooker for 1 whistle.","section":"Cooking Lentils"},{"number":8,"text":"When the water starts frothing, remove the lid and cook lentils without lid on medium heat.","section":"Cooking Lentils"},{"number":9,"text":"Do check at intervals when the chana dal (kadalai paruppu) lentils are cooking.","section":"Cooking Lentils"},{"number":10,"text":"Cook the lentils until they are tender and softened but still retain their shape. Taste a few lentils to check if they have cooked perfectly.","section":"Cooking Lentils"},{"number":11,"text":"Drain all the water and keep the cooked lentils aside.","section":"Cooking Lentils"},{"number":12,"text":"Heat 2 tablespoons oil in another pan or kadai. Keep heat to a low and add mustard seeds and urad dal.","section":"Making chana dal sundal"},{"number":13,"text":"On a low heat stirring often fry both mustard seeds and urad dal.","section":"Making chana dal sundal"},{"number":14,"text":"Fry until the mustard seeds crackle and the urad lentils turn golden.","section":"Making chana dal sundal"},{"number":15,"text":"Next add the curry leaves, dry red chillies and asafoetida (hing).","section":"Making chana dal sundal"},{"number":16,"text":"Mix and fry for a few seconds until the red chilies change color. Ensure that the spices and herbs do not burn.","section":"Making chana dal sundal"},{"number":17,"text":"Now add the cooked chana dal or kadalai paruppu.","section":"Making chana dal sundal"},{"number":18,"text":"Add salt as per taste.","section":"Making chana dal sundal"},{"number":19,"text":"Mix very well and sauté for 2 to 3 minutes on a low heat. If there is any moisture or liquid in the chana dal then cook till the moisture gets dried.","section":"Making chana dal sundal"},{"number":20,"text":"Lastly add the fresh grated coconut.","section":"Making chana dal sundal"},{"number":21,"text":"Mix very well and turn off the heat.","section":"Making chana dal sundal"},{"number":22,"text":"Serve Chana Dal Sundal hot or warm. You can garnish with some fresh coconut or a few coriander leaves if you want.","section":"Making chana dal sundal"}],"date_published":"2026-10-30T23:54:52.835007+00:00","date_modified":"2026-10-30T23:54:52.835007+00:00"}