Pachai payaru sundal (பச்சைப் பயறு சுண்டல்)

A protein-rich evening snack. Light, easy to digest and good for children

Ingredients

• 1 cup pachai payaru (green gram)
• 2 tbsp grated coconut
• 1 dry red chilli
• Mustard, urad dal and curry leaves
• A pinch of asafoetida
• 1 tsp oil, salt

Method

1. Soak the green gram for 6 hours (or overnight).
2. Pressure cook with salt for 2 whistles — cooked but not mushy — and drain.
3. Temper mustard, urad dal, red chilli, curry leaves and asafoetida in oil.
4. Add the green gram and coconut, toss well and serve warm.