Peanut Sundal / Verkadali Sundal

During the Navaratri Festival, many offerings are prepared for offering to the deity during the Pooja. This Peanut Sundal is one such offering especially in the southern region of India. It is a high protein dish which can be served as snack with tea as well.

Ingredients

Peanut (dry) – 1 cup

Coconut – 2 tbsp

Salt to taste

To Temper

Oil – 2 tsp

Mustard – 1 tsp

Pepper Powder – 1/8 tsp

Urad Dal – 1 tsp

Green Chilli – 2

Curry Leaves – 1 spring

Asafoetida – 1 pinch

Salt to taste

Method

Soak the Peanuts in water for an hour. Drain the water. Pressure cook the peanuts for 3 to 4 whistle with ½ cup of water.  Drain the water away and keep aside the peanuts.

Heat the Oil in a pan. Add Mustard and Urad Dal.

Once it splatters, add all other items from the “To Temper” column.

Stir a little. Add the Boiled Peanut. Stir for a minute.

Add Coconut, mix well.

Done!