Sugar-Free Chickpea Sundal

Say hello to a guilt-free and nourishing twist on a traditional South Indian favorite! This Sugar-Free Chickpea Sundal is a protein-packed, gluten-free snack bursting with vibrant flavors and wholesome ingredients. Made with tender pressure-cooked chickpeas, aromatic curry leaves, earthy mustard seeds, and a touch of freshly grated coconut, this easy-to-prepare dish is naturally sugar-free and entirely satisfying. A drizzle of lime juice adds a zesty brightness, while the tempering of urad dal and asafoetida deepens the savory profile. Perfect as a midday snack, light lunch, or a flavorful side dish, this Sundal recipe is not only healthy but also quick to make, taking just 30 minutes from start to finish. Whether you're craving a nutritious treat or looking for a festive Navratri specialty, this gluten-free and vegan-friendly recipe checks all the boxes!

Nutriscore Rating: 72/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 cup Dried chickpeas
• 4 cups Water
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 1 tablespoon Coconut oil
• 1 teaspoon Mustard seeds
• 1 teaspoon Urad dal (split black gram)
• 1 whole Dried red chili
• 10 leaves Curry leaves
• 0.25 teaspoon Asafoetida (hing)
• 0.5 cup Grated fresh coconut
• 1 tablespoon Lime juice
• 2 tablespoons Chopped coriander leaves

Directions

Step 1

Rinse the dried chickpeas thoroughly under cold water and soak them in 4 cups of water for at least 8 hours or overnight.

Step 2

After soaking, drain the chickpeas and rinse them again. Place them in a pressure cooker with 2 cups of fresh water and add 0.25 teaspoon of salt. Cook for 3-4 whistles or until the chickpeas are tender.

Step 3

In a large skillet, heat the coconut oil over medium heat. Add mustard seeds and wait until they start to splutter.

Step 4

Add urad dal and sauté until it turns light golden brown.

Step 5

Break the dried red chili into pieces and add it to the pan along with curry leaves. Sauté for another minute.

Step 6

Reduce the heat to low and add asafoetida (hing), the cooked chickpeas, the remaining 0.25 teaspoon of salt, and mix well.

Step 7

Add the grated coconut, stirring to combine everything thoroughly.

Step 8

Cook on low heat for about 5 minutes, allowing the flavors to blend.

Step 9

Turn off the heat and add lime juice and chopped coriander leaves. Mix well.

Step 10

Serve the Sugar-Free Chickpea Sundal warm. It's a perfect, healthy snack or a side dish.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1345.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1329.7

Total Fat 67.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 48.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.2g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1285.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 149.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 47.2g	0%
Total Sugars 30.3g
Protein 44.6g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 330.0mg	0%
Iron 16.8mg	0%
Potassium 2380.7mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 43.9%

Protein: 12.9%

Carbs: 43.2%