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sweet sundal

Sweet Green gram sundal - Paasi payaru sundal

Navratri and Sundal are inseparable. We can make sundal with many legumes and lentils like moong beans, peanuts, black eyed peas, chickpeas, corn etc. Whenever I think of Navratri, sundal comes in my mind immediately. Sundal or cooked pulses, which is given as Prasadam for Navrathri.
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Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Soaking Time4 hours
Total Time4 hours 15 minutes
Course Snack, Vegetarian
Cuisine Indian, South Indian
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 3/4 Cup Green Gram
  • Salt (for taste)
  • 3/4 Cup Jaggery
  • 1 tsp Ghee
  • 1/4 tsp Cardamom powder
  • 2 tbsp Grated coconut

Instructions
 

  • Take green gram, clean and soak in water it for 3 to 4 hours.
  • Add required salt and pressure cook for about 2 to 3 whistles.
  • Take jaggery in a vessel and add 1/4 cup of water. Switch on the stove and heat till the jaggery dissolves.
  • In a pan add 1 tsp of ghee and let it melt.
  • Add the cooked green gram to the pan , to this add the dissolved jaggery by filtering it.
  • Add cardamom powder to this and give a nice mix.
  • Let the water evaporates, now add the grated coconut and saute well.
  • Now our sweet green gram sundal is ready.

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Notes

  1. Soaking Tips:
    • Soaking the green gram helps it cook faster and evenly. If you are short on time, you can soak it in hot water for about 1 to 2 hours as a quick alternative.
  2. Jaggery Choice:
    • Use good-quality jaggery for the best flavor. You can also use organic or palm jaggery for a healthier option.
  3. Flavor Variations:
    • You can add a pinch of dry ginger powder (sukku) along with the cardamom powder for a unique twist.
    • For a richer flavor, you may add roasted cashews or raisins sautéed in ghee.
  4. Texture Adjustment:
    • Ensure the green gram is cooked soft but not too mushy, as it should hold its shape in the sundal. If it becomes too soft, reduce the cooking time during pressure cooking.
  5. Health Benefits:
    • Green gram is a great source of protein and fiber, making this sundal not only a festive treat but also a nutritious snack.
    • The use of jaggery instead of refined sugar provides essential minerals like iron and magnesium.
  6. Serving Suggestion:
    • Sweet green gram sundal is commonly prepared during festivals like Navaratri as a prasadam (offering). It pairs well with savory sundal varieties when served as part of a festive platter.
Keyword Green gram sundal, Navarathri recipes, Paasi payaru sundal, Sundal

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