Pattani Sundal
Pattani Sundal, also known as White Dried Peas Sundal, is a traditional South Indian snack that is healthy, flavorful, and easy to make. This dish perfectly blends boiled, dried peas tempered with mustard seeds and curry leaves and garnished with grated coconut. It’s a protein-rich snack that can be enjoyed as a mid-day, evening, or even as a side dish with a main course meal.
The simplicity of this recipe and the nutritional value make it an excellent snack option for those who are health conscious. The combination of flavours and textures makes it a perfect balance of sweet, tangy and spicy, making it a crowd-pleaser.
In this recipe, I’ll show you how to make the perfect Pattani Sundal that is easy to prepare and tastes great.
Ingredients for Pattani Sundal (White Dried Peas Sundal)
- 250 g Dried White Peas (Vella Pattani)
- 1/4 to 1/2 cup Coconut grated (adjust as required)
- pinch Turmeric Powder
- 1/2 tsp Mustard Seeds
- 2 Dry Red Chillies broken
- 1/4 tsp Asafoetida Powder
- 3 to 4 Green Chillies chopped
- few Curry Leaves
- Oil as required
- Salt as per taste
How to make Pattani Sundal (White Dried Peas Sundal)
- Soak the peas in water for 8 hours or overnight.
- Drain and transfer to a pressure cooker with turmeric powder and enough water.
- Pressure until 2 or 3 whistles or until soft.
- Heat little oil in a pan over medium flame.
- Fry the mustard seeds, red chillies and asafoetida powder for 20 seconds.
- Add green chillies and curry leaves.
- Fry for another 30 to 45 seconds.
- Add the cooked peas and a pinch of salt.
- Cook until all moisture has evaporated.
- Add coconut and mix well.
- Serve.
