Sabudana (Sago) Sundal

This recipe is a different type of sundal. We usually make different varieties of sundals for the 9 days of Navratri and it is always nice to experiment with these varieties for a change.

Prep Time: 8 hrs

Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• 1 cup Sago or sabudana

• 1/4 cup yellow moong dal

• Salt, to taste

• 3 tbsp Fresh grated coconut

For tempering

• 1 tbsp Coconut oil

• 1 tsp Mustard seeds

• 4 Finely chopped green chillies

• 1 tsp Hing

• 4-5 Curry leaves

Instructions

1. In a wide vessel, add the sabudana, rinse well and add water till the level of the pearls. Soak this overnight.

2. In a pan dry roast yellow moong dal till golden yellow (do not roast till brown)

3. Add water and cook the dal with salt till just done, it should be soft and not mashy. Drain the water and keep aside.

4. In a pan take oil and splutter mustard seeds

5. Add the hing, green chillies and curry leaves

6. Add the sabudana and saute for 5 minutes

7. Add the cooked dal, adjust salt and cook for another 5 minutes

8. Garnish with fresh grated coconut and saute for 2 more minutes