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Karamani Sweet Chundal, Navratri Chundal Recipe

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Come Navratri and you can not miss the Karamani Sweet Chundal. Chundal or Sundal is the most common Neivedyam or offering for Navratri in Tamilian households. Both the savory and sweet Chundal varieties are popular and they make not only an easy snack recipe, they are healthy and wholesome too.
Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 6 hrs
Total Time 6 hrs 10 mins
Course Dessert, festival recipe
Cuisine South Indian, Tamilian
Servings 8
Calories 114 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup Red Cow eyed peas. Also known as Black eyed peas or Black eyed beans. In Hindi the popular names are Lobia, Chawli or Barbatti.
  • ¾ cup Jaggery
  • ½ tsp Grated fresh coconut.
  • ¼ tsp Cardamom powder

Instructions
 

  • Soak Black eyed peas in water either overnight or at least for 6 hours. For this recipe, I have used the red variety.
  • Once soaked, discard excess water and add to a pressure cooker.
  • Add 3/4 cup of fresh water.
  • Close the lid, put whistle.
  • Cook for 5 whistles. You can even cook in an instant pot or an open pan.
  • Once done, the bean should be cooked but firm.
  • If there is any extra water after cooking, save it for later use.
  • In a separate pan, add jaggery.
  • Add water and let the jaggery melt on normal heat.
  • Strain this jaggery water into another pan and keep boiling.
  • Also, add any saved water from the boiled bean.
  • Boil till the jaggery thickens.
  • Once thick, add the boiled beans and
  • Continue to cook till water evaporates.
  • Add cardamom powder.
  • Add grated coconut and turn off the heat.
  • Your delicious snack or dessert is ready. Enjoy warm or cold.

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