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Description
The moment you hear "Thenga Manga Pattani Sundal", a lightning childhood flashback kindles your head. A trip to Madras / Chennai is not complete without making a visit to Marina Beach, which is famous for its quick snacks. Though there are quite a lot to try like Spicy Molaga Bhajis... Pani poori..Bhel poori.. Aama vadai.. Kai Murukku.. this one thing called "Sundal" packed in paper cones always captures our heart. Here's you go friends... Marina Beach Sundal recipe is as follows.
Coconut ~~ Thengai / Thenga
Raw Mango ~~ Mangai / Manga
Dried Green Peas ~~ Pattani
Thengai Mangai Pattani Sundal / Guggullu / Pachai Pattani Sundal / Vatana / Bhatani
| Ingredients | |
|---|---|
| 1 cup | Dried green peas |
| ¼ cup | Raw mango (1/4" pieces) |
| 2 tbsp | Fresh grated coconut |
| 2 no | Dry red chili (for tempering) |
| ¼ tsp | Mustard seeds |
| 2 pinch | |
| ¼ tsp | |
| 6 nos | Curry leaves |
| ½ tsp | Ginger (finely minced) |
| 1 tsp | Oil |
| ¼ tsp | Salt (or to taste) |
Instructions
Soak dried peas overnight with enough water. Next day wash, rinse, drain and pressure cook with little salt and 2 cups of water for upto 4 to 5 whistles. When the steam releases, open and drain the excess water the separate the cooked peas. Mash it partially and keep aside. Now heat oil in a pan, splutter mustard, cumin seeds, curry leaves and dry red chili. Sprinkle asafoetida and add the cooked peas along with salt, raw mango, minced ginger and grated coconut. Mix to combine and switch off. Add desired garnishes (chopped coriander leaves, grated carrots, lemon juice) and serve.
Notes
Fresh grated carrots, corainder leaves, few drops of lemon juice are optional.
Dried Green peas or Yellow or White peas can also be used for this recipe.
Yields : 6 Servings.
Mullai, Kan kalangidichi,
Mullai, Kan kalangidichi, with joy at the nostalgia that the chant thenga mangai pattani sundal brings to our minds. Those young boys carrying those thookus - Ungalakku oru periya "O" poduvanga. The sheer thought to post this recipe... a warm hug for the person you are.
Deepa Manimudichozhan