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Konda Kadalai Sundal ~ Black Channa Sundal, and Navaratri Wishes to all !

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Wishing all my readers a very Happy Dusherra / Navratri ! May Goddess Durga bestow the best of health and happiness to all. I am sure we are all done with at least 9 – 10 varieties of Sundal this season. I shall post another variety today – with Black Channa Dal Sundal / Konda Kadalai Sundal.

And as these Sundals are offered as Naivedyam (offering to the Goddess), it is made sans Onion and Garlic. But on other days, please feel free to add both for a spicier version. Let’s get on to the recipe now.

Konda Kadalai Sundal or Chickpeas Sundal is a South Indian offering for Navratri festival made with black chickpeas and basic pantry spices.Pin
Konda Kadalai Sundal or Chickpeas Sundal is a South Indian offering for Navratri festival made with black chickpeas and basic pantry spices.Pin

Other Festival / Navratri Naivedyam recipes you can check on the blog:

Kadalai Paruppu Payasam | Channa Dal Kheer | Festival recipes
Kadalai paruppu payasam is a traditional South Indian dessert made with chana dal (split chickpeas), jaggery, and coconut milk.
Check out this recipe
Kadalai paruppu payasam is a traditional South Indian dessert made with chana dal (split chickpeas), jaggery, and coconut milk.
Fresh Rajma Sundal
Fresh kidney beans stir fry. This is a No onion no garlic, vegan and GF dish. Sundal is usually served for Navratri (Indian Festival)
Check out this recipe
Fresh kidney beans stir fry. This is a No onion no garlic, vegan and GF dish. Sundal is usually served for Navratri (Indian Festival)
Navaratri Sundal Podi + how to make Karamani Sundal using Sundal Podi
Sundal Podi is a ubiquitous spice powder mix used to season Sundal (or legume Stir fry). It can also be used in vegetable stir fries as an aromatic seasoning.
Check out this recipe
Sundal Podi is a ubiquitous spice powder mix used to season Sundal (or legume Stir fry). It can also be used in vegetable stir fries as an aromatic seasoning.
Gasagase Payasa | Poppy Seeds Kheer | Khus Khus Kheer | Navratri special
Gasgase Payasa or Poppy seeds kheer is a special kheer made with poppy seeds, jaggery simmered in coconut based milk. It is a special kheer made in Karnataka for festivals and celebrations.
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Thengai Saadam | Iyengar Style Coconut Rice | Navratri Prasadam
Thengai Saadam or Temple Style Coconut Rice is a No onion No garlic Tempered Rice with Grated Coconut and basic spices. Can also be made for lunchboxes.
Check out this recipe
Thengai Saadam or Temple Style Cooconut RIce is a No onion No garlic Tempered Rice with Grated Coconut and basic spices.

Similar Sundal dishes  :  Kadale paruppu sundal & Payiru Sundal (green gram salad)

Prep time : 15 mins. Soaking time + Cooking time : 10 – 12 hours. Makes : Approx 200 gms of Sundal

Konda Kadalai Sundal or Chickpeas Sundal is a South Indian offering for Navratri festival made with black chickpeas and basic pantry spices.Pin

Tips and Tricks to make Tasty Konda Kadalai Sundal:

  1. Wash and Soak chickpeas ahead of time. If you have canned chickpeas or have prepped and frozen chickpeas ahead of time like me , thaw / bring to room temperature.  Drain all liquid if using Canned. If thawing frozen cooked chickpeas, microwave it for a minute to restore it to room temperature. 
  2. Cook chickpeas (with either method) to soft but not mushy. It must hold it’s shape.
  3. Addition of hing enhances the taste of ANY sundal, but skip if Gluten Free or use a GF variant.
  4. This Sundal can be cooked for a crowd, simply double / triple /. quadruple the quantities if feeding a larger crowd.

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Konda Kadalai Sundal or Chickpeas Sundal is a South Indian offering for Navratri festival made with black chickpeas and basic pantry spices.Pin

Ingredients to make Konda Kadalai Sundal:

  • 2 cups Brown Chickpeas (Black Channa / Kala Channa / Konda Kadalai)
  • 1.5 tsp Salt (or  to taste
  • 1 TBSP Oil 
  • 1 tsp Mustard seeds
  • 1/2 tsp Split black gram (Urad Dal / Ulutham Paruppu) 
  • 3 green chillies (or to taste) 
  • 1 tsp Grated ginger – 1 tsp
  • 1/4 tsp Asafoetida  (Hing, skip for Gluten Free)
  • 1 tsp Coriander leaves
  • 1 sprig curry leaves
  • 3 TBSP Grated coconut
Konda Kadalai Sundal or Chickpeas Sundal is a South Indian offering for Navratri festival made with black chickpeas and basic pantry spices.Pin

How to make Konda Kadalai Sundal:

  • Wash and Soak the Kala channa in tepid water for 8 – 10 hours or overnight. I usually bulk cook chickpeas (both black and white) and freeze them for future use.
  • You can check this link on how to bulk prep chickpeas for curries etc.
  • Drain the water and add fresh water and pressure cook with a pinch of salt for 4 – 5 whistles. Uncover and drain all the cooked water from the lentils (I use this water in this Punjabi Kala Channa Recipe
  • Prepare the tempering with oil, mustard seeds, ginger, red chillies, urad dal, curry leaves and asafoetida. When the dal has browned, add the boiled lentils and salt. 
  • Stir well and add grated coconut, coriander leaves for garnish. Serve as prasad / naivedyam or a quick snack.
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Konda Kadalai Sundal or Chickpeas Sundal is a South Indian offering for Navratri festival made with black chickpeas and basic pantry spices.Pin
Konda Kadalai Sundal or Chickpeas Sundal is a South Indian offering for Navratri festival made with black chickpeas and basic pantry spices.Pin

Click here to see how to bulk prep and cook / store Chickpeas for various gravies / salads / Sundal / Curries

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Konda Kadalai Sundal கொண்டக்கடலை சுண்டல் ~ Navratri Special #navratriSundal #sizzlingtastebuds
Konda Kadalai Sundal or Chickpeas Sundal is a South Indian offering for Navratri festival made with black chickpeas and basic pantry spices.Pin

Konda Kadalai Sundal ~ Black Channa Sundal

Kalyani
Konda Kadalai Sundal or Chickpeas Sundal is a South Indian offering for Navratri festival made with black chickpeas and basic pantry spices.
5 from 4 votes
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Course Naivedyam, Tea Time Snack
Cuisine South Indian, Tambrahm, Tamilnadu Cusine
Servings 5 servings

Equipment

  • saute pan
  • Pressure Cooker Sub with Insta Pot (see Notes)
  • Spatula

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups Brown Chickpeas Black Channa / Kala Channa / Konda Kadalai
  • 1.5 tsp Salt (or to taste
  • 1 TBSP Oil
  • 1 tsp Mustard seeds
  • 1/2 tsp Split black gram Urad Dal / Ulutham Paruppu
  • 3 green chillies or to taste
  • 1 tsp Grated ginger
  • 1/4 tsp Asafoetida Hing, skip for Gluten Free
  • 1 tsp Coriander leaves
  • 1 sprig curry leaves
  • 3 TBSP Grated coconut

Instructions
 

  • Wash and Soak the Kala channa in tepid water for 8 – 10 hours or overnight. I usually bulk cook chickpeas (both black and white) and freeze them for future use.
  • You can check this link on how to prep ahead chickpeas for curries etc.
  • Drain the water and add fresh water and pressure cook with a pinch of salt for 4 – 5 whistles. Uncover and drain all the cooked water from the lentils (I use this water in this Punjabi Kala Channa Recipe)
  • Prepare the tempering with oil, mustard seeds, ginger, red chillies, urad dal, curry leaves and asafoetida. When the dal has browned, add the boiled lentils and salt.
  • Stir well and add grated coconut, coriander leaves for garnish. Serve as prasad / naivedyam or a quick snack.

Video

Konda Kadalai Sundal கொண்டக்கடலை சுண்டல் ~ Navratri Special #navratriSundal #sizzlingtastebuds

Notes

Tips and Tricks to make Tasty Konda Kadalai Sundal:
  1. Wash and Soak chickpeas ahead of time. If you have canned chickpeas or have prepped and frozen chickpeas ahead of time like me , thaw / bring to room temperature.  Drain all liquid if using Canned. If thawing frozen cooked chickpeas, microwave it for a minute to restore it to room temperature. 
  2. Cook chickpeas (with either method) to soft but not mushy. It must hold it’s shape.
  3. Addition of hing enhances the taste of ANY sundal, but skip if Gluten Free or use a GF variant.
  4. This Sundal can be cooked for a crowd, simply double / triple /. quadruple the quantities if feeding a larger crowd.
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21 Comments

  1. Navaratri wishes to you too Kalyani. Yummy Sundal.

    Vardhini
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  2. Sangeetha M

    Happy Navaratri wishes to you n your family…lovely sundal..

  3. chef and her kitchen

    I too made this 2day,love it

  4. Sundal looks delicious…….Bokmarked.

  5. Sensible Vegetarian

    Very yummy looking one.

  6. Nice healthy sundal Kalyani.A blissful Navrathri to you and family as well !

  7. Priya Suresh

    Healthy sundal, just love it..

  8. The pic is so tempting 🙂

  9. Suma Gandlur

    Thanks for this yummy and healthy sundal.

  10. 5 stars
    Love this sundal a lot . Simple but packed with nutrients and flavors. Black kondakadalai sundal is a regular lunch time accompaniment and we all love it .

  11. 5 stars
    I’ve come across so many sundal recipes and yet I’ve not tried any, which really is a shame as they are so easy to make and healthy. Would like to start my sundal preparation journey with this black chana one as they are my favourite.

  12. 5 stars
    Classic kodakadali never fails. We love this recipe and make it very often with Sunday meals too.

  13. 5 stars
    Hubby keeps asking me to make Black Gram dishes, but other than a few standard recipes, I never experiment. This Sundal is perfect for me to try I am sure he will love it especially since we are using fresh grated coconut.

  14. Neha (My Culinary Expressions)

    I have fallen for this Konda Kadalai Sundal. Will make it during the ongoing festivities. The images are as splendid as the Sundal itself. I will refer to this site for sundal recipes and other south indian recipes.

5 from 4 votes

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