Kadalaparuppu Sweet Kosumalli/Chana dal Sweet Kosumalli

in Evening snack, Festival recipe, Kosumalli

Bengal gram or Chana dal Kosumalli , makes for a wonderful side dish . It’s generally a part of a festive menu , though it can be made as a part of daily lunch menu or eaten as a evening snack . Children will like this as an evening snack and its beneficial too for the growing children . They provide energy and are a source of vegetarian protein. They are rich in fibre and anti oxidants .

This dish,  is very easy to make too and can be served as prasadam too , to the diety .

 

Ingredients

  1. Chana Dal or Bengal gram   1 cup
  2. Ghee                             1 tablespoon
  3. Sugar                          half a cup
  4. Cardamom Powder          a pinch
  5. Cashewnuts                  4 to 6

Method

  • Soak the chana dal for an hour and pressure cook,  till soft but not mushy ,
  • In a shallow pan, heat ghee , Add the cashews and shallow fry .
  • When they turn light brown , remove them .Add the the chana dal and the sugar and saute till the sugar , dissolves well .
  • The whole mixture will become sticky . Add cardamom powder and stir .
  • Add fried and cashews and serve .
  • Tasty Chana dal Sweet Kosumalli is ready .