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Peanut Sundal Recipe | Verkadalai Sundal Recipe

Peanut Sundal is a very simple South Indian style snack that is quite popular during festival days. It is mainly made with peanuts which we call as verkadalai in Tamil. This dish is light, filling and also healthy so you can enjoy it as snack even on normal days or as side dish for rice varieties.
Prep Time8 hours 5 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time8 hours 15 minutes
Servings4
AuthorSharmilee J

Ingredients

  • 1 cup peanuts
  • 3 tablespoon grated coconut
  • salt to taste

To temper:

  • 1 tablespoon oil
  • 1 teaspoon mustard seeds
  • ½ teaspoon urad dal
  • 2 red chillies
  • few curry leaves
  • ¼ teaspoon hing

Instructions

  • Soak peanuts for an hour.
  • Pressure cook peanuts with required water and salt for 4-5 whistles or until soft yet crunchy enough to bite, Set aside.
  • Heat oil in a pan - add the items listed under 'to temper' let it splutter.
  • Then add peanuts and give a toss until mixed well. Adjust salt if required at this stage. Then add coconut and give a quick stir.
  • Switch off and serve Peanut Sundal warm.

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Notes

  • Cooking peanuts – I usually soak raw peanuts for one hour and pressure cook till soft yet crunchy. Do not over cook otherwise it turns mushy.
  • Fresh peanuts – When I get fresh ones I skip soaking and just pressure cook. It cooks fast and also gives nice flavor.
  • Oil choice – I have used normal refined oil, but sometimes I add coconut oil which gives stronger flavor and I personally like it.
  • Coconut use – Fresh grated coconut is best. If using frozen keep outside for some time so that it softens before adding.
  • Spice Level – You can adjust the ingredients according to you spice level, add a green chilli or even squeeze lemon juice at the end.
Nutrition Facts
Peanut Sundal Recipe | Verkadalai Sundal Recipe
Amount Per Serving (75 g)
Calories 341 Calories from Fat 270
% Daily Value*
Fat 30g46%
Saturated Fat 7g44%
Trans Fat 0.01g
Polyunsaturated Fat 9g
Monounsaturated Fat 13g
Sodium 1305mg57%
Potassium 398mg11%
Carbohydrates 10g3%
Fiber 6g25%
Sugar 0.5g1%
Protein 13g26%
Vitamin A 58IU1%
Vitamin C 28mg34%
Calcium 63mg6%
Iron 2mg11%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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