Ingredients:
Black Gram ( Karuppu Ulundhu) - 1 cup soaked overnight
Tempering:
Oil - 1 teaspoon
Mustard seeds - 1 teaspoon
Cumin seeds - 1/2 teaspoon
Asafoetids - 1 pinch
Green Chillies - 2 sliced
Coriander powder - 1 teaspoon
Salt - 1 teaspoon or to taste
Final addition:
Coconut shredded - 2 teaspoon
Lemon Juice - 1/2 teaspoon
Cilantro leaves - 1 spoon finely chopped
Preparation:
Soak Black gram overnight. Pressure cook with less water for 2 whistles. The dal should be soft and not mushy. Drain the water and keep it aside. Prepare the tempering in the a pan and add the Black gram, stir for 2 minutes. Add the Coconut, lemon juice and cilantro leaves after removing from the flame. Your Black gram sundal is ready! Enjoy!
Health Benefits:
Vigna mungo ( Karuppu ulundhu) is very effective in controlling Diabetes. It strengthens the womb in women, It is proven cure for painful mensuration. It is rich in protein and helps in building the muscle mass. Daily intake is known to reduce cholesterol and cure stiff shoulders, knee-joint pain and persistant cough.
