Navathaniya Sundal | Nine Grains Sundal

Navathaniyam Sundal is one of the most protein rich Sundal varieties to make during Navratri festival. Navathaniyam in Tamil means 9 grains or legumes . You can use any nine legumes of your choice here I have used store bought navathaniyam which had black channa , white channa, dried green peas, rajma, Horse gram, white lobia, dried field beans, moong beans and white dried peas. Preparing this nine grains Sundal is very easy the only pre preparation required is soaking the grains overnight.Then next day before preparing this Sundal make sure to wash the grains well again and discard the soaked water because using this water make cause stomach problems for some people.Now pressure cook it with just enough water to cover the grains for 3 whistles then drain the water . Now temper it with spices and give the Sundal a good toss and check for seasonings, finally add grated coconut and garnish with coriander leaves and serve.

Check out how to make this navathaniya sundal recipe below.

Ingredients

Navathaniyam(9 grains)-1 cup washed and soaked overnight 
Mustard seeds-1/2 tsp
Urud dhal-1 tsp
Green chillies-4 chopped
Grated coconut-1 tbsp
Ginger-1 inch piece
Asafoetida a pinch
Curry leaves and coriander leaves few
Salt to taste
Oil-1 tsp

Method

👉Wash and soak the navathaniyam over night.
👉Pressure cook it along with salt and just enough water to cover the grains for 3 whistles.Drain the water set aside.
👉Heat oil in a kadai add mustard seeds, urud dhal, ginger, green chillies, asafoetida, curry leaves and saute for a minute.
👉Then add the cooked navathaniyam followed by grated coconut, mix well and check for salt.
👉Garnish and serve.

Note

✍️Navathaniyam pack is readily available in super markets or you can use grains and legumes available at home.