Sundal for toddlers is a delicious and nutritious dish perfect for young ones. This recipe, indigenous to Australia, is great for busy days when you need to quickly prepare a meal. Bursting with flavour, Sundal is the ideal way to introduce your toddler to exciting Indian flavours all while ensuring they get their veggies. This blog is sure to provide you with the perfect Sundal recipe for your little one.
General Information
- Servings : 6
- Cuisine : Indian
- Course : Vegetarian Main
- Keywords : Sundal, Gluten-Free, Vegan, Healthy
- Calories : 200 kcal
- Protein : 8.6g
- Carbs : 16.6g
- Fats : 8.9g
- Preparation Time : 10 mins
- Cooking Time : 20 mins
Ingredients
- 1 cup of dry chickpeas, soaked in water overnight
- 1/2 cup grated fresh coconut
- 1 onion, finely diced
- 2 green chillies, finely diced
- 1/2 teaspoon of mustard seeds
- 2 teaspoons of urad dahl
- A pinch of asafetida powder
- 1/2 teaspoon of turmeric
- 1 teaspoon of red chilli powder
- 2 tablespoons of oil
- 1 tablespoon of lemon juice
- 1/2 cup of freshly chopped cilantro
- 2 tablespoons of fresh grated ginger
- Salt to taste
Directions
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The night before, take one cup of dry chickpeas and soak them in water for 8-10 hours.
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When you’re ready to prepare the dish, heat two tablespoons of oil in a pan on medium heat. (Tip: instead of oil, you could use ghee or a different kind of cooking oil)
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Add the mustard seeds to the oil and when they start to crackle, add the diced onion and the urad dahl. Fry until the onion is golden brown.
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Add the asafetida powder, turmeric, red chilli powder, and the diced green chillies. Fry briefly, then add the soaked and drained chickpeas.
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Simmer the chickpeas over medium heat until they are soft and cooked, approximately 15-20 minutes. Ensure that the chickpeas remain covered in water throughout the cooking process.
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Add the fresh coconut, lemon juice and fresh cilantro. Simmer for another few minutes.
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Garnish with freshly grated ginger and salt to taste. (Tip: this dish is delicious with a pinch of sugar as well!)
Recommended Sides
- A refreshing lemon and yogurt raita
- A simple green salad
- Roti, chapati or naan bread
- Steamed basmati rice
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