Peanut Sundal

Ingredients:
Peanuts/verkadalai (dry) - 1 cup
Salt (to taste)
Mustard seeds - 1/4 tsp.
Cumin seeds - 1/4 tsp.
Split urad dal - 1/4 tsp.
Curry leaves - 1 sprig
Whole dry red chilli - 1 (cut into 4 pieces)
Grated coconut - 1 tbsp.
Oil

Method:
1. Soak peanuts for an hour or two. Cook separately or in a pressure cooker till tender with required water and salt to taste. Strain the peanuts. Keep aside.
2. Heat oil in a pan and add the seeds and dal. When they crackle, add red chillies, curry leaves and sauté for 4 seconds. Add the peanuts and sauté.
3. Remove from heat and add the grated coconut.

Note:
If the peanuts are fresh, boil them without soaking.

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