Chundal ( Chick peas Fry)

Ingredients

• Chick Peas  - 1 cup
• Onion (sliced lengthwise) - 1/4 cup
• Coconut (fresh grated) - 2 tbsp
• Oil - 1 tbsp
• Asafetida - a pinch 
• Curry Leaves - 1 string 
• Dry Red Chilly - 2 
• Mustard Seeds - 1/2 tsp
• Salt - to taste

Method 

1. Soak the chick peas over night, wash it and pressure cook with enough water for 2 whistle.
2. Once the pressure is released, drain the water and keep aside
3. Heat the oil in a flat pan and fry the mustard seeds, asafetida, dry red chilly and curry leaves.
4. Saute the onions until it turns golden brown.
5. Now add the cooked peas and required salt and fry for a minute.
6. Add the fresh grated coconut, toss everything together and remove from heat. 
7. This can be had as a salad for people on diet.This also tastes good as a side dish with rice and some curry.This sundal is typically served as a snack in Tamil Nadu at many park and beach . It is also made during many festivals.