Protein-Packed South Indian
Chana Sundal
: An Easy Snack Recipe

Name: Protein-Packed South Indian ~Chana Sundal~: An Easy Snack Recipe
Total time: 19 min
Yield: 1
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: ½ cup Dried white chickpeas (kabuli chana), soaked overnight; ¾ cup Water (for cooking chickpeas); 1½ tablespoons Ghee; ½ teaspoon Mustard seeds; ½ teaspoon Cumin seeds; 1 teaspoon Urad dal; 1 sprig Fresh curry leaves; 1 to 2, broken Dried red chillies; ⅛ teaspoon Asafoetida (hing); ⅛ teaspoon Turmeric powder; ¼ teaspoon Salt (adjust to taste); 2 tablespoons Freshly grated coconut

19 mins

Cooking Time

Easy

Difficulty

Ingredients

Veg + Dairy

Diet

South Indian chana sundal is a protein-rich snack made with boiled chickpeas, tempered spices, and grated coconut. Light, mildly spiced, and nutritious, it’s a popular temple-style dish served during Navratri or as a guilt-free evening bite. The combination of ghee, curry leaves, and coconut gives it a delicious traditional aroma.

Ingredients

UNITSIngredients

½ cupDried white chickpeas (kabuli chana), soaked overnight

¾ cupWater (for cooking chickpeas)

1½ tablespoonsGhee

½ teaspoonMustard seeds

½ teaspoonCumin seeds

1 teaspoonUrad dal

1 sprigFresh curry leaves

1 to 2, brokenDried red chillies

⅛ teaspoonAsafoetida (hing)

⅛ teaspoonTurmeric powder

¼ teaspoonSalt (adjust to taste)

2 tablespoonsFreshly grated coconut

Chana Sundal

Protein-Packed South Indian Chana Sundal: An Easy Snack Recipe

Ingredients

Protein-Packed South Indian
Chana Sundal
: An Easy Snack Recipe