Ingredients
- ½ cup dried green peas
- 3 tbsp coconut – grated
- salt to taste
- 1 pinch asafoetida
- For roasting and Blending
- ¼ cup coriander seeds
- 6 red chilis
- 1 tbsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp jeera
- For tempering
- 2 tsp oil
- 1 tsp mustard
- 1 tsp urad dal
- 1 sprig curry leaves
- 1 green chilli
Pattani sundal is a dish that is native to Southern India. It basically constitutes of green peas or any other legume, boiled and cooked in a delicious tempering of mustard seeds and chilis. Sundals are a part of most festivals in India. The biggest festivals associated with Pattani sundal is the Ganesha Chaturthi festival or the nine days of the Navratri festival. Although it is widely considered to be a festival dish, it is still a great dish for simply eating at home, especially for people with a meat restricted diet.
Health Benefits
You absolutely cannot go wrong with eating green beans. Some people may underestimate green beans because it is a staple food in many different cuisine cultures. But just because it is plentiful doesn’t mean it is not beneficial. On the contrary, green beans have lots of health benefits to offer. They help to regulate diabetes, prevent certain types of cancer, reduce the risk of heart disease, and even boost the immune system.
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How to make Pattani Sundal
Trivia Did you know that fresh green peas can be eaten raw, straight out of the pod? |
