Chickpea Sundal This is a tasty and filling dish for Dussehra! You can omit the chilies if your children do not like spicy things.

What You Need:

• 2 cups of chickpeas
• 2-3 tbsp fresh grated coconut
• 2 dried red chilies, roughly chopped (optional)
• 7-8 curry leaves
• 1 tsp mustard seeds
• A pinch of hing (asafetida)
• A pinch of salt
• 2 tbsp oil or ghee
• Fresh coriander leaves for a garnish

How to Make:

1. Soak chickpeas overnight in warm water, and then pressure-cook until almost done. Drain the chickpeas and set them aside.
2. Heat the oil or ghee in a deep pan.
3. Add the mustard seeds and hing.
4. Turn down to a medium heat.
5. When the mustard seeds begin to splutter, add the curry leaves and the red chilies.
6. When the mixture starts to give off a strong smell, add the chickpeas and cook for 7-10 mins.
7. Add the coconut and salt and mix well.
8. Serve warm, garnished with chopped coriander leaves.

Enjoy!