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Tarla Dalal
06 December, 2024
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kala chana sundal is a healthy South Indian chana recipe made with coconut oil and urad dal. Learn how to make black channa sundal.
This is how South Indians love to have their healthy kondakadalai sundal, served as a snack or main course.
kala chana sundal is cooked kala chana is tempered with mustard, urad dal and other traditional ingredients, and garnished with fresh and juicy grated coconut.
Kala chana used in black channa sundal is a healthy addition to your diet. Being high in protein and fiber, Kala Chana a good option for those aspiring weight loss.
In the summer, you can add a few spoons of chopped raw mangoes to the kala chana sundal, for a tangy twist.
Enjoy kala chana sundal recipe | black channa sundal | healthy kondakadalai sundal | protein, fibre, magnesium rich kala chana sundal | with step by step photos.
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Preparation Time
15 Mins
Cooking Time
4 Mins
Total Time
19 Mins
Makes
4 servings
Ingredients
For Kala Chana Sundal
2 cups soaked and boiled kala chana (brown chick peas)
1 tbsp coconut oil
1 1/2 tsp urad dal (split black lentils)
1 tsp mustard seeds ( rai / sarson)
2 whole dry Kashmiri red chilli , broken into pieces
1/2 tsp asafoetida (hing)
salt to taste
1/4 cup freshly grated coconut
Method
- To make kala chana sundal, heat the oil in a broad non-stick pan and add the urad dal and sauté on a medium flame for 1 minute.
- When the seeds crackle, add the mustard seeds, red chillies, asafoetida and curry leaves and sauté on a medium flame for a few seconds.
- Add the kala chana and salt, mix well and sauté on a medium flame for 1 to 2 minutes.
- Switch off the flame, add the coconut and mix well.
- Serve the kala chana sundal hot.
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what is kala chana sundal made of ? South Indian sundal is made from 2 cups soaked and boiled kala chana (brown chick peas), 1 tbsp coconut oil, 1 1/2 tsp urad dal (split black lentils), 1 tsp mustard seeds ( rai / sarson), 2 whole dry kashmiri red chillies , broken into pieces, 5 curry leaves (kadi patta), 1/2 tsp asafoetida (hing), salt to taste and 1/4 cup freshly grated coconut. See below image of list of ingredients for kala chana sundal.
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what is kala chana sundal made of ? South Indian sundal is made from 2 cups soaked and boiled kala chana (brown chick peas), 1 tbsp coconut oil, 1 1/2 tsp urad dal (split black lentils), 1 tsp mustard seeds ( rai / sarson), 2 whole dry kashmiri red chillies , broken into pieces, 5 curry leaves (kadi patta), 1/2 tsp asafoetida (hing), salt to taste and 1/4 cup freshly grated coconut. See below image of list of ingredients for kala chana sundal.
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This is how brown chana or kala chana looks like.
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Take a big bowl, take approx. ¾ cup of chana.
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Add enough water.
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Cover with a lid and soak for 10 to 12 hours.
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This is how it looks after soaking.
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Next day wash the soaked chana and drain it well.
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Now transfer them into a pressure cooker.
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Add enough water.
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Add salt to taste.
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Close the lid and pressure cook it for 3 to 4 whistles.
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This is how it looks after cooking.
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Drain well. Keep aside.
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This is how brown chana or kala chana looks like.
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To make kala chana sundal recipe | black channa sundal | healthy kondakadalai sundal | heat 1 tbsp coconut oil in a broad non-stick pan.
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Add 1 1/2 tsp urad dal (split black lentils).
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Add the 1 tsp mustard seeds ( rai / sarson).
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Sauté on a medium flame for 1 minute.
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Add 2 whole dry kashmiri red chillies , broken into pieces.
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Add 1/2 tsp asafoetida (hing).
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Add 5 curry leaves (kadi patta).
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Sauté on a medium flame for a few seconds.
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Add 2 cups soaked and boiled kala chana (brown chick peas).
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Add salt to taste. We added 1/4th tsp salt.
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Mix well.
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Sauté on a medium flame for 1 to 2 minutes.
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Switch off the flame, add 1/4 cup freshly grated coconut.
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Mix kala chana sundal | black channa sundal | healthy kondakadalai sundal | well.
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Serve kala chana sundal | black channa sundal | healthy kondakadalai sundal | hot.
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To make kala chana sundal recipe | black channa sundal | healthy kondakadalai sundal | heat 1 tbsp coconut oil in a broad non-stick pan.
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- Switch off the flame, add 1/4 cup freshly grated coconut.
- protein, fibre, magnesium rich kala chana sundal. Kala chana is high in protein and fiber and a good option for those aspiring weight loss.
Nutrient values (Abbrv)per plate
| Energy | 205 cal |
| Protein | 7.2 g |
| Carbohydrates | 25.2 g |
| Fiber | 11.9 g |
| Fat | 8.4 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Sodium | 37.7 mg |
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Divya
March 13, 2025, midnight
Simple yet so delicious.I do love South Indian style cooking.Me Being gujrati this is a unique recepie and so nutritious._x0001F60B_
Tarla Dalal
March 13, 2025, midnight
Hi Divya, We are delighted you loved the recipe. Please keep posting your thoughts and feedback about recipes you have tried. Happy Cooking!
Manali Gawad
March 13, 2025, midnight
It was delicious. Can have it as a snack or even with rotis.
Tarla Dalal
March 13, 2025, midnight
Thanks so much for trying our recipe, it means a lot to us. It is usually had as a snack or with rice. But if you wish you can have with rotis too.
Healthy Eating
March 13, 2025, midnight
Kala chana tasting its best. Love the mix of coconut oil and coconut which lends a great taste to this recipe.
Archana M
March 13, 2025, midnight
Kala chana sundal..a must found south indian delicacy in every household.. Perfectly cooked chana.. with aromatic and crunchy tempering.. of urad.. A simple dish.. which takes no time to make.. but yet so tasty.. This i enjoy a bowl full for my lunch along with some vegetable..
Foodie #603414
March 13, 2025, midnight
CB - tastes even better with some ginger and lemon juice thrown in :)
Tarla Dalal
March 13, 2025, midnight
Thanks for your feedback and suggestions.
Arasu
March 13, 2025, midnight
Hi . thanks for the info. in all your food you mentioned 1 serving. can you that in grams?
Winnie
March 13, 2025, midnight
This is a simple dish with basic tempering and garnished with grated coconut, which gives a nice taste.
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