Peanut sundal

 Peanuts are rich source of niacin , folate , magnesium , vitamin – E ,manganese and phosphorous. Contains about 25% protein. Nilakadalai as called in tamil. It is used to make popular snack kadalaimuttai.

 Fresh groundnuts won’t available during this season so I used the dry groundnuts.

Requirements :

Peanuts – a cup

Shallots – 5

Green chilly – 2

Oil – 1 tsp

Mustard seeds – ½ tsp

Curry leave

Salt as required

Method :

If using the fresh groundnuts , cook as use as below.

If using dry groundnuts , soak for half an hour before cooking.

Heat oil in a pan , add mustard seeds .

When the mustard seeds splutter, add chopped shallots and chilly.

Add the curry leave and required salt, mix well.

Add the cooked peanut and toss for a minute.

Add the grated coconut and mix well.

Peanut sundal is ready to serve.

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