Verkadalai Sundal/Peanut Sundal Recipe

step 1

• STEP 1.-1)into a pressure cooker add 2 cups raw peanuts and 1 cup water. Pressure cook for 5 to 6 whistles and then simmer for 3 minutes. Turn off the heat and allow the pressure to release naturally.

step 2

• STEP 2.-2)in a preheated pan add 1 tbsp sesame oil, ½ tsp mustard seeds, 2 tsp split urad dal. Saute till the seeds crackle and the dal turns golden and crispy.

step 3

• STEP 3.-3)add ¼ tsp asafoetida (hing), 1 inch chopped ginger, 2 green chillies chopped, 1 sprig curry leaf torn.

step 4

• STEP 4.-4)saute for a few seconds.

step 5

• STEP 5.-5)next add the cooked peanuts to the pan, salt to taste and ¼ cup freshly grated coconut and stir fry for 3 to 4 minutes till all the ingredients combine.

step 6

• STEP 6.-6)stir in chopped coriander leaves and turn off the heat.

step 7

• STEP 7.-7)serve peanut sundal as a snack.