Hope you had a wonderful 2011 and expect even better for 2012. Last year was really good to me as my little one started to move around the house making her mommy work more and have fun at the same time. We are expecting another bundle of joy in a few weeks. I am eagerly waiting for the debut date. I know there will be sleepless nights and frequent diaper changes. Still it is fun when I see the bundle opens eyes and trying to convey something to me.
Cooking will become a rare event, usually surviving on bread and eggs, some rice and if lucky get some sides to go with it. This was our schedule when my princess was born. This time I am going to follow the same pattern. Hope everything will go smoothly and see my joy comes healthy and safe. Nowadays we are praying to the God for that. We have very few friends over here to help and with no family around, it will be difficult but we will manage.
Only last year did I come to know about the southern tradition of eating black eyed peas on New Year day as it brings good luck. However, I made a spicy black eyed peas curry without knowing the tradition. So this time I remembered tradition, and bought a frozen black eyed peas during grocery shopping. My little one likes sundal, a kind of snack, that amma used to make for our after school. It is also an important dish that we make during Navarathri and festival when we pray to Goddess. When we were young, we loved to eat a sweet version of sundal, rather than savory version. But now I like to make a savory version. You can make sundal with any kind of legumes, especially, chickpeas, black eyed peas, kidney beans etc and nuts like peanuts etc. Just cook the legumes/beans and then season it with coconut, mustard, red chili, and urad dal and curry leaves. It is one of the easy ways to increase your protein content in the diet. I made black eyed peas sundal for this New Year here goes the recipe.
One year ago: Poee/Poli bread with spicy black-eyed peas curry
Two year ago: Fried green beans in Portuguese style
Print recipe from here
What you need
Black-Eyed peas/ Karamani: 1 cup
Coconut chopped: 2 tablespoon
Salt: ¼ teaspoon or to taste
Red chili: 1 no
Mustard seeds: ¼ teaspoon
Urad dal: 1 teaspoon
Curry leaves: 1 sprig
Olive oil: 1 teaspoon
Water: 1 ½ cup
How I made
In a pressure cooker cook the black eyed peas for about 3 whistle or about 20 minutes and drain and set aside.
Heat a medium sauce pot and add one teaspoon oil and mustard seeds, urad dal, coconut pieces, red chili and curry leaves. When mustard seeds starts popping add cooked black eyed peas and mix everything to combine well.
Enjoy it as any time snack.
Preparation time: 25 minutes
Yield: 2 serving (if you are liberal only 1 serving)
Verdict: Yummy, healthy
Will you make it again: Yes I will.
I am linking this delicious snack to Hearth and Soul blog hop#81 hosted here.
This is Swathi ( Dr. Ambujom Saraswathy Ph.D) from Zesty South Indian Kitchen who loves to explore cuisines from all over the world. Whenever possible I try to to give an Indian touch to several of the world cuisine, and has weakness for freshly baked bread. All the recipes you see here are created by me and approved after taste-test by my family.
SpicyTasty says
Simple and healthy sundal. Looks so good.
Abhilash Pillai says
took a lot of time to scroll through your fans to reach the comments box. Hope you are happy this new year, and so reflects your blog. Indeed a Healthy recipe!!
Rosita Vargas says
lLs guisantes me encantan son saludables y deliciosos,abrazos y buen año para ud,hugs,hugs.
Jill | Dulce Dough says
Happy New Year Swathi! What a great recipe to bring in the New Year!
Loveforfood says
that is so healthy.
simply.food says
Healthy and protein packed.
Elisabeth says
Love your black eyed peas, Swathi! I would make a total side-dish out of these yummy peas! so healthy and satisfying, and of course...goo luck for the new year:D
Nalini's Kitchen says
An award is waiting for u at my space,come and collect it dear...
Joanne says
Happy new year, Swathi! I'm so excited for you.
thanks for sharing this delicious snack!
El Oteador de los Mercados says
Congratulations on the new Member of the family and for this delicious dish. Happy 2012.
Gayathri NG says
Healthy snack n perfectly done...
Ramya Manja says
Wow snack looks super yummy and delicious...
Happy Blogging n Enjoy cooking...
Tina (PinayInTexas) says
Thanks for sharing with us this healthy snack!
A very happy and prosperous 2012 to you and your family, Swathi! :-*
The Café Sucré Farine says
Yum, Swathi! What a unique, delicious black-eyed pea recipe! I love all your wonderful flavors here!
G.Pavani says
healthy dish dear and wish you n your family a happy new year.
Priya says
Happy new year wishes Swathi,wat a healthy sundal,love it.
Maayeka says
very healthy and easy snack...
Wishing you and your family a very Happy new year!!!
Urmi says
Wish you and your family a very Happy New Year.
Yummy, healthy and lovely snack.
Padhu says
Looks yummy! Happy New Year to you and your family
Miriam says
Love black eyed peas! Happy New year :), Miriam@Meatless Meals For Meat Eaters
Home Cooked Oriya Food says
Best wishes for the new baby coming soon...
And Happy New Yr.. Yummy lucky black-eyed peas!
Reeni says
Healthy and delicious Swathi! Wishing you a happy and prosperous New Year! And also good health for you and your baby.
Rachana says
Wishing you and your family a very happy new year! Thats a healthy way to start 2012.
Treat and Trick says
Healthy snack! May this new year bring more joy and happiness!
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Aarthi says
Delicious..Yummy one to try it asap
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The 21st Century Housewife© says
Your black eyed peas look delicious Swathi. I have heard of the tradition of eating them New Year's Day but believe it or not I have never tasted them. Your recipe sounds wonderful. Thank you for sharing this post with the Hearth and Soul hop, and for co-hosting! Wishing you and yours a very Happy New Year!
Hamaree Rasoi says
Delicious looking sundal. A very happy new year to you.
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Sravs says
healthy and delicious sundal !!
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vineetha says
happy new year swathi...Sundal looks yummy.
Nalini's Kitchen says
delicious and healthy sundal....
Sensible Vegetarian says
Happy New Year Swathi, lovely sundal and looking forward to hear the good news soon.
Az says
Happy New Year.. the snack looks healthy!
Suja says
Healthy snack..adipoli
Happy New Year Swathi..
Rebecca Subbiah says
love your take on it and so excited for you we are in the same boat with no family around, where do u live i am in winston salem nc
Shanavi says
Happy new year Swathi and great way to start the year with healthy sundal
Ramya says
Hoep this brings you lots of luck:-)
Congrats..the new member will bring lots and lots of happiness:-)
Raji says
This is a healthy snack Swathi.
Wishing you a very Happy New Year..may this new year bring you lot of joy. Wishing you a safe delivery.
Swati Sapna says
Happy New Year Swathi... didnt know about this south-indian tradition. but i love sundal of all kinds 🙂 though i have never tried it with black-eyed peas before. This is a great variation! and congratulations on the impending new arrival...all the very best for a safe delivery.
Kaveri says
Really happy for you Swathi...Hope you have a safe and healthy delivery.
This sundal is sure a healthy and tasty snack.
garlutti says
HAPPY NEW YEAR 2012 ... very interesting this post .. ... kisses Marimi
Nisa Homey says
Yummy sundal....happy new year.
Priti says
Happy New Year ...sundal looks yum
Sharmilee! :) says
Healthy and yummy snack
Kalyani's Platter says
Happy New Year and snack looks healthy and delicious .......