Sundal

Method

• Rinse cowpeas and soak for 8 hours or overnight. Make sure to add sufficient water.
• Drain the water and rinse well. Transfer to a pressure cooker, add 1 teaspoon salt and 2.5 cups water. Close the lid and let it cook till about 20 minutes.
• Drain all the water from cooked cowpeas and set aside.
• Heat oil in a pan. Now add in the mustard seeds and urad dal. Let them splatter and cook on a low flame as you stir. Cook till the dal turns brown.
• Add curry leaves, hing and chillies. Fry for about 20 seconds.
• Now add in the cowpeas, salt and saute for 4 minutes on medium heat.
• Mix in the grated coconut and Sundal is ready!