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MOCHAI SUNDAL
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Mochai sundal recipe

Dry field beans sundal recipe, a protein rich stir fry
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Soaking time10 hours
Total Time10 hours 35 minutes
Course: Accompaniments, Navaratri Sundal
Cuisine: South Indian
Keyword: Festival recipes, Navratri recipes, Sundal recipes
Servings: 2
Author: Jeyashri suresh

Ingredients

  • ¼ cup mochai
  • 2 tsp coconut oil
  • ½ tsp mustard seeds
  • 2 tbsp coconut
  • Salt as needed

To roast and grind

  • 1 tbsp toor dal
  • ½ tsp coriander seeds | dhaniya
  • 1 red chili
  • 2 pinches asafoetida
  • Few curry leaves

Instructions

  • Soak the mochai for 10 to 12 hours or overnight.
  • Dry roast the toor dal, curry leaves, coriander seeds, and red chilli .
  • Allow this to cool and grind this into a fine powder.
  • Pressure cook the mochai till 3-4 whistles by adding salt and asafoetida.
  • Drain the water and keep it aside.
  • In a pan add oil and add the mustard seeds. Add the cooked mochai to this.
  • Add 1-2 tbsp of the ground powder to this. Mix well and add the grated coconut.
  • Switch off the flame and drizzle with coconut oil (if adding)
  • Mochai sundal is ready for neivedyam.

Notes

Notes:
1. You can make this spice powder ahead and store for 2 weeks.
2. Add the spice powder as per your tastebuds.
3. Mochai sundal can be served as an accompaniment for a meal too