Pachai Payaru (Whole Moong Dal) Sundal

Pachai Payaru Sundal

Packed with protein, this tasty sundal is a common snack item in Indian homes. The dal does not need to be soaked overnight, making the cooking process fairly simple and easy.

  • Pachai Payaru Sundal

Pachai Payaru (Whole Moong Dal) Sundal

Packed with protein, this tasty sundal is a common snack item in Indian homes. The dal does not need to be soaked overnight, making the cooking process fairly simple and easy.
Course: Side Dish, Snack
Cuisine: Indian
Servings: 6

Ingredients

  • 1 cup whole moong bean (paasi payaru)
  • cup grated coconut
  • cup water
  • 2 tbsp oil
  • 1 tsp urad dhal
  • ½ tsp mustard seeds
  • tsp asafetida
  • 3 dry red chilies (split in half)
  • 10 curry leaves
  • salt to taste

Instructions

  • Add paasi payaru (whole moong dal) to a pressure cooker and wash thoroughly.
  • Next, add water and salt to the pressure cooker. Cook for 5-6 whistles on medium flame or until the bean is well cooked. This takes around 15 minutes.
  • Once cooked, set the cooker aside and allow the pressure to release naturally.
  • After the pressure has released, open the cooker and drain excess water, if any. Set aside.
  • Then, add oil to a separate pan. Once hot, add urad dhal, mustard seeds, and asafetida.
  • Once mustard seeds start to crackle, add dry red chilies and curry leaves.
  • Mix in the grated coconut and cooked beans.
  • Cook for 2 minutes and add salt, if needed.
  • Serve hot as a snack or side dish.

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