Peas masala sundal

Sundal is one of my favorite south indian snack and when i saw this variation  at  VardhinisKitchen  i knew what i wanted to try for this blog hop. I have used frozen peas but vardhini's masala will make any thing like rehydrated  and cooked  peas , chickpeas, rajma , fava etc exrtra special.

Recipe Source : VardhinisKitchen 


Frozen or Fresh Peas - 2 cups ( OR Dry peas - 1 cup)
Lemon Juice - 1 tbsp


Masala :
Oil - 1/2 tsp
Coriander Seeds - 1 tsp
Urad Dal - 1/2 tsp
Channa Dal - 1/2 tsp
Red Chili -2
Dry Coconut  - 1 tbsp


Tempering :
Oil - 1 tsp
Musard Seeds - 1/4 tsp
Hing - 1/4 tsp
Turmeric Powder - 1/4 tsp
Curry Leaves - a few
Red Chili - 2 
Salt to taste

1. Heat oil and add coriander seeds, chana dal , urad dal and red chili .
2. Cook till the dals turns golden.
3. Cool the mixture and add coconut and grind it well.
4. Heat  a tsp of oil and  add mustard and let it pop.
5. Add the curry leaves and  chili and mix well.
6. Add the peas , salt and masala and mix well.
7. Cook for a few more minutes and garnish it with lemon juice.

PS : If using dry peas soak it overnight and cook till tender.


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