Verkadalai Sundal | Groundnut Sundal

Verkadalai Sundal or groundnut sundal is a delicious healthy and most popular sundal variety made in Tamil Nadu during Navratri festival. For this recipe I have used store bought deshelled peanuts which

simplifies the cooking this recipe. Firstly we have to pressure cook the peanuts along with salt and required water for 4-5 whistles then drain the water. Now a basic tempering is given and the cooked peanuts is sautéed in it for few minutes then garnished and served.This is a very easy recipe and can be done quickly. I have not soaked the peanuts before cooking because giving an extra whistle or two cooks the groundnut perfectly but if you prefer you can soak it hot water for about 1/2-1 hour prior to cooking it. Check out how to make this yummy verkadalai sundal or peanut sundal recipe below.

Ingredients

Groundnuts-1 cup
Mustard seeds-1/2 tsp
Urud dhal-1 tsp
Grated coconut-1 tbsp
Red chillies-3 nos
Asafoetida a pinch
Ginger-1 inch piece
Salt to taste
Oil-1 tsp
Curry leaves and coriander leaves few

Method 

👉Pressure cook the deshelled groundnuts along with salt  and just enough water to cover the ground nuts for 4-5 whistles, drain the water and set aside.

👉Heat oil in a kadai add the mustard seeds, urud dhal, ginger, red chillies, asafoetida, curry leaves and saute for a minute.
👉Then add the cooked groundnuts followed by grated coconut , mix everything well and check for salt.Garnish and serve.