Sprouted Black Urad Dal (Ulunthu) Sundal

Urad dal also known as black gram is a rich source of protein, fiber and vitamin B.Lets learn how to make healthy urad dal sundal recipe.Sprouting the black gram is healthier than the normal ones. So let’s try to intake lots of foods in a healthier way. It has anti-inflammatory properties. It is also a rich source of iron, magnesium, folic acid, calcium and potassium. It’s a healthy and diabetic recipe. It can be an evening snack, breakfast or lunch box recipe. It’s one of the best snacks for the evening time...

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Prep time	Cooking time	Serves
Takes time for fermenting	10 mins	3 persons

Cuisine: South Indian

Recipe Category: Festival Recipes

Ingredients Sprouted Black Urad dal- 2 cups Chopped onions -1 no Grated ginger -1 tbsp. Green chillies paste – 1 tbsp. Freshly grated coconut -1/4 cups Salt –To taste Seasonings Coconut oil -1 tbsp. Mustard seeds -1 tbsp. Dried red chillies(broken half) -2 no’s Hing –pinch Curry leaves – few sprigs.

Procedure:

1. Soak karupu ulundu in enough water for 6 hours. Sprout the black Grams and keep it separately.

Steam the sprouted black urad dal in the idli pan for about 5 – 10 minutes and transfer it to a plate.

2. Heat 1 tbsp. of oil in a pan. When the oil is hot add mustard seeds, red chillies, hing and curry leaves. Keep stirring to avoid over frying. Add onions, green paste and fry for a few seconds. 

3. Add sprouts and stir it.Cover it and cook for 2-3 minutes on low medium or medium flame.

After sometime add coconut flakes and stir for 3 minutes. Turn off the stove and enjoy the healthy snack.

Serving suggestions

Morning breakfast

Evening snacks

Traditional festivals.

Notes

This Sundal makes a great snack and is also perfect for Evening snacks

Ginger and coriander leaves can also be added.
Homemade green chilli paste is a great substitute for green chillies.