Whole30 Chickpea Sundal
Elevate your Whole30 meal plan with this flavorful and wholesome Chickpea Sundal recipe, a vibrant Indian-inspired dish bursting with exotic spices and fresh ingredients. This healthy snack combines tender, protein-rich chickpeas with the aromatic crunch of mustard seeds, nutty urad dal, and fragrant curry leaves, all sautéed in creamy coconut oil. A sprinkle of grated coconut and a splash of zesty lemon juice bring a refreshing tropical twist that perfectly balances the spice from green chili. Ready in just 25 minutes, this gluten-free, dairy-free, and plant-based recipe is perfect as a light snack, nourishing side dish, or casual appetizer. Indulge in simple, clean eating with every bite of this mouthwatering Whole30 Chickpea Sundal!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup dried chickpeas
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil
- 1 teaspoon mustard seeds
- 1 teaspoon urad dal
- 10 leaves curry leaves
- 1 unit green chili
- 3 tablespoons grated coconut
- 0.5 teaspoon sea salt
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
Rinse the dried chickpeas thoroughly and soak them in water for at least 8 hours or overnight.
Drain the soaked chickpeas and rinse them again. Add them to a pot with enough water to cover and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer for 20-25 minutes until they are tender but not mushy. Drain and set aside.
Heat coconut oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add mustard seeds and let them splutter for a few seconds.
Add urad dal and stir until it turns golden brown.
Add the curry leaves and finely chopped green chili. Saute for a minute.
Add the cooked chickpeas to the skillet and stir well to combine with the spices.
Add grated coconut and sea salt. Mix well and cook for another 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Remove the skillet from heat and drizzle lemon juice over the chickpeas.
Serve warm or at room temperature as a snack or side dish.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
239 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 8.5 g | 11% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.9 g | 24% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 256 mg | 11% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 32.4 g | 12% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.3 g | 33% | |
| Total Sugars | 6.1 g | ||
| Protein | 10.1 g | 20% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 57 mg | 4% | |
| Iron | 3.4 mg | 19% | |
| Potassium | 483 mg | 10% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
