Mochai Kottai Sundal | Dried Field Beans Sundal

Mochai kottai Sundal is a healthy delicious Sundal variety made during Navratri festival. For this recipe the dried mochai kottai (also known as Field beans in English) is washed and soaked overnight, then the next day it is pressure cooked along with salt and required water for 3 whistles and the water is drained. Now a basic tempering is given and the cooked field beans is sautéed along with a special coconut powder for few minutes and then garnished with fresh coriander leaves and served. 

Check out how to make this mochaikottai Sundal recipe below 

Ingredients

Mochai Kottai/Dried Field Beans-1 cup
Mustard seeds-1/2 tsp
Urud dhal-1 tsp
Asafoetida a pinch
Salt to taste
Oil-1 tsp
Curry leaves and coriander leaves few

For Powder

Grated coconut-1 tbsp
Ginger-1 inch piece
Red chillies-3 nos
Cumin seeds-1 tsp

Method

👉Wash and soak the mochaikottai overnight.
👉Pressure cook it along with salt and just enough water to cover the field beans for 3 whistles, drain the water and set aside.
👉Heat oil in a kadai add mustard seeds, urud dhal, curry leaves, asafoetida and allow it to splutter.
👉Add the cooked mochaikottai followed by the powdered mixture, mix well and sauté for 2-4 minutes and check for salt, garnish and serve hot.