This easy Chickpea Sundal also known as Channa sundal is tasty, wholesome and loaded with protein. Serve this Vegan dish as a snack or appetiser. Using a canned chickpeas or precoooked chickpeas, this delicious Indian snack can be enjoyed in less than 10 minutes.
Heat oil in a pan kadai. Add mustard seeds When they splutter, add urad dal, asafoetida, dried red chillies. Fry briefly till the ural dal turn brown. Now add the curry leaves and green chilli. Saute briefly.
Now add the chickpeas, salt to taste and mix well.
Add grated coconut and stir to combine. Turn off the heat and add the lemon juice.
Serve Channa Sundal warm.
Notes
If you are not making Sundal for festive celebrations, add 1 diced shallots after the seasoning and saute for 2 minutes.Then add the chickpeas, coconut and lemon juice to serve.You can also garnish with coriander leaves.