Sweet Corn Sundal

 

 Sundal is a healthy,nutritious snack prepared in the South India. Any kind of dried legumes and lentils is soaked,steamed and tossed over a simple seasoning. This dish finds special significance during Navarathiri- festival of dolls in South India. During Navarathiri,nine different kinds of sundal is prepared and offered as Prasadam to the Gods. You can even find sweet variant of sundal prepared using moong dal,cow pea beans in which, jaggery is used as a sweetening agent.

INGREDIENTS

Sweet corn steamed- 1 1/2 cups

Coconut gratings- 2 tbsp

Oil- 1 tbsp

Mustard- 1 tsp

Cumin - 1 tsp

Spli urad dal- 1 tsp

Asafoetida- 3/4 tsp

Curry leaves- 1 sprig

Red chillies- 2 nos

 

Salt to taste

 

PROCEDURE

 

Take out the corn kernel using a sharp knife and rinse it thoroughly.

After washing,steam cook the kernels in a cooker after adding salt. Cook for 2 whistles and switch off.

In a pan heat oil. When it is hot add mustard. When it starts to splutter,add cumin seeds,split urad dal,curry leaves, red chillies,asafoetida and simmer in mild heat.

Now add in the steamed sweet corn over the seasoned ingredients.

At last add the coconut gratings and mix in mild heat for a minute and switch off.