GROUNDNUT SUNDAL

INGREDIENTS:

Raw peanuts - 1/4 kg
Mustard seeds - 1/2 tsp.
Split white urad dhal - 1 tsp.
Hing - a pinch
Curry leaves - few
Dry red chillies - 2
Scraped coconut - 1/4 cup
Salt - as per taste
Oil - 2 tsp.

METHOD:

Wash the peanuts well and soak it in water for 2 hrs.

Pressure cook peanuts alongwith soaked water and salt for 3 whistles or until soft. (Generally, for 1 tumbler of fresh peanut, 3/4 tsp. of salt will be OK).After the pressure is released, take it out, and strain it completely without any water and keep it aside.

In a kadai, heat oil, add mustard seeds, urad dhal, chillies, and hing and saute till golden brown. Now add curry leaves , saute for a second and add the peanuts and scraped coconut. Mix well and serve hot. Healthy and ideal snack in the evening and a favourite of children and will be everyone's favourite too.