Moong Dal Sundal | Pachai Payiru Sundal

This moong dal sundal also called pachai payiru sundal in Tamil is a protein rich and delicious sundal variety that is made during Navratri festival and served as prasadam.The recipe for this Pachai payiru sundal is pretty straightforward and simple. Basically the overnight soaked moong dal is pressure cooked and a simple tempering of  spices is given and a garnish of freshly grated coconut is added and everything is tossed well and served.Check out how to make traditional pacchai payiru sundal recipe below.

Ingredients

Moong dhal/Pachai payiru-2 cups

Green chillies-2 no chopped fine
Red chillies-1

Ginger-1 inch piece chopped fine

Grated Coconut-2 tbsps
Mustard seeds-1/2 tsp
Urud dhal-1 tsp
Cumin seeds-1 tsp
Salt to taste

Oil-1 tsp

Curry leaves few

Method

👉Wash and soak the moong dhal overnight or minimum 6 hours.

👉Pressure cook it for 3 whistles.drain the water .

👉Heat oil in a kadai add mustard seeds, urud dhal ,cumin seeds , green chillies, red chillies, ginger, curry leaves and allow to splutter .

👉Add cooked dhal, required salt saute for 2 mins.

👉Add grated coconut.

👉Serve.

Preparation Time-20 minutes 

Serves-4-5