Chana Sundal

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Ingredients

1 cup	white chickpeas (chana)
1 tablespoon	coconut oil
1 teaspoon	mustard seeds
1 teaspoon	urad dal
1 pinch	asafoetida
1 sprig	curry leaves
2	dried red chilies
1/4 cup	grated coconut
—	salt to taste

Instructions

1. 1 Rinse and soak the white chickpeas in water overnight or for at least 8 hours.
2. 2 Drain the soaked chickpeas and pressure cook them with enough water and a little salt until they are soft but not mushy.
3. 3 Heat coconut oil in a pan over medium heat.
4. 4 Add mustard seeds to the hot oil and let them splutter.
5. 5 Add urad dal and fry until it turns golden brown.
6. 6 Add a pinch of asafoetida, curry leaves, and dried red chilies. Sauté for a few seconds.
7. 7 Add the cooked chickpeas to the pan and mix well with the tempering.
8. 8 Add grated coconut and salt to taste. Mix thoroughly.
9. 9 Cook for another 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the coconut is well incorporated.
10. 10 Serve warm as a snack or side dish.