White channa sundal method 1

Serves -3

When compared to black channa, white channa is much softer in texture.There are two methods in making any sundal variety and this is a type which involves no grinding.Try this and enjoy.

Ingredients:

• White channa -1cup
• Coconut scrappings -1/4-1/2 cup
• Ginger -1 inch piece
• Green chilli -1
• Turmeric powder -1/4 tsp
• Salt -To taste

To temper:

• Oil -2 tsp
• Mustard seeds -1/4 tsp
• Urad dhal -1/2 tsp
• Asafoetida -1/4tsp
• Curry leaves -1 spring

Method:

• Soak channa overnight.Pressure cook it with 2-3 cups of water,turmeric powder and salt for 3 whistles.
• Temper with items given under 'to temper'.
• Add finely chopped ginger and green chilli.
• Then add cooked channa stir well.
• Finally add coconut scrappings. 
• Check for salt and serve.

Notes:

• Take care while adding salt as it is pressure cooked with salt.
• You can replace  green chilli  with whole red chilli.
• You can avoid ginger.But it is good for digestion.