Sundal (Green gram sundal)

Ingredients:

1. Whole green gram - 1 cup
2. Salt to taste
3. Coconut scraping - 1 tablespoon
4. Finely cut green chilly - 1 nos
5. Red chillies - 2 nos
6. Ginger paste - 1/2 teaspoon
7. Curry leaves - 5 nos
8. Urad dhal - 1 teaspoon
9. Mustard seeds - 1/2 teaspoon

Procedure:

• Wash and soak green gram overnight
• Drain the water and place the green gram in a covered vessel
• It will start sprouting by evening
• Steam the green gram with salt and turmeric powder in a pressure cooker with weight for 2 whistles only
• Now heat oil and season with ginger paste, green chilly, red chilly, urad dhal and mustard seeds
• Add curry leaves and the boiled sprouted grain
• Stir it slowly for 2 minutes and switch off the flame
• Add coconut scraping, mix well and serve
• Optionally 1 teaspoon of lemon juice can be added