Navratri-Style Kala Chana Sundal

Ingredients

• 1.5 cups soaked kala chana
• 1 tbsp oil or ghee
• 1 tsp mustard seeds
• 8 curry leaves
• 2 dry red chilies
• 1/4 cup grated coconut
• Rock salt to taste
• Lemon juice

Method

1. Pressure-cook soaked chana until tender but not mushy.
2. Heat oil, crackle mustard seeds, then add curry leaves and chilies.
3. Add drained chana and salt; toss for 3 to 4 minutes.
4. Switch off heat, add coconut and lemon juice.
5. Offer or serve warm.