Navarathri is a festival of worshiping the goddesses Parvathi (for creative power), Saraswathi (for wisdom) & Lakshmi (for wealth). Navarathri celebrations in Tamilnadu is incomplete without making sundal (legume salad). Generally, we offer sundal as naivedyam to deities during Navarathri. We typically prepare sundal using chickpeas or other legumes. So I have prepared sundal using karamani (black eyed beans) for the soft skin & creamy texture. Now I have used karamani of different colors viz., mahogany, peach & white colors and prepared 4 types of sundal.

Different types of sundal:
I have prepared classic sundal using all the 3 colors of karamani, spicy sundal using white beans, masala sundal using peach color beans & sweet sundal using mahogany beans. Both the masala sundal & sweet sundal may be liked by the children.

Karamani sundal recipe:
Karamani beans are not so hard as chickpeas (channa) and also not so tender as moong beans. So it is tricky to cook them and make soft sundal. First, we need to soak them just for 1 or 2 hours, and cook for about 5 minutes. Here I have soaked karamani for 2 hours and pressure cooked them. I have added water in the ratio of 1:1 and simmered for 5 minutes after reaching high pressure. You may refer the gifs below that are self explanatory for different types of sundal recipes:
Classic sundal

I have used red chillies only for the flavor not for the heat, and I don’t like to see too many seeds of chillies in my sundal.
Spicy sundal

We can add the mixture of coconut and idli podi to enjoy the aroma of podi in sundal.
Masala sundal

I have added the mixture of coconut and curry powder (garam masala) for the delightful flavors and garnished it with grated carrot and chopped coriander leaves.
Sweet sundal

Here I have added jaggery, coconut & cardamom into this sundal.
I love the idea of worshiping the goddess. And this dish sounds amazing!
Yes, I think every woman would like this idea very much! 🙂 Thank you.
The sweet sundal is new to me, Megala. It sure is worth a try.
Thank you.
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You are doing a great job of bringing out our traditional treats and presenting it so tastefully . Well done my friend ?
Thank you!
This one is challenging (so far ^^), but I finally made it.
The color is amazing. Beautiful plating. Love this dish. Love the idea!
Extremely happy to hear this, thank you soooo much! 🙂
Anytime, yes to these authentic and delicious Sundal ??????
Thanks!
Such a colorful and beautiful arrangement of treasures all on one plate! Though undoubtedly delicious, it would be hard to take that first bite and ruin the presentation.
Yes, I did feel the same. 🙂 Thanks Hanna!
Lovely variety of flavors here! Looks fabulous!
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AMAZING DISH
Thank you!
Warm welcome
This delicious!! And Loved your presentation!
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You r an excellent cook I must say, Megala simply love the way you present your recipes and awesome presentation. Thanks for the awesome share.
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Welcome dear friend
Beautiful presentation! Looks delicious!
Thank you.
Awesome!!
Thanks.
Gorgeous! Sounds so yummy too!
Thank you.
I love Sundal! Nice pics and hope you’re having a great Navaratri 🙂
Yes, happy Navarathri to you !
Right post at the right time, can see your hard work . So perfect.
Thanks! 🙂
Sounds like a perfect Navratri treat 🙂
Yes, thanks. 🙂
Perfect Navarathri proteinrich treat….? I love specially the sweet one?
Happy Navarathri Megala?
Thanks! Happy Navarathri to you too!!
So tempting, every flavour.
Thanks!
Wow! Delicious varieties of Sundal ?☺️
Thank you!
Your recipes, Megala, always appear so beautifully dressed; as well as incredibly nutritious… 🙂
Thanks so much! 🙂
Looks beautiful, Megala. I love karamani sundal. The sweet variety is new to me.Will try this soon.
Yes, I feel karamani is the best legume for making sweet sundal, hope you would also like it. Thanks!
Wow ! Mouth watering ❤❤?
Thanks! 🙂
Yummy tasty
Wonderful Megala! They are so tasty and nutritious. Have been having a lot at so many places as the Navratri Prasad.
It is indeed a Navarathri prasadam in almost every household here in Tamilnadu. Thank you.
Four different varieties!!! WOW!!! Looks delicious…
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Its a delicious dish…I used to prepare 🙂
Oh, nice. Thanks! 🙂
Wow! Love the sundal varieties! ❤
Thanks Richa!
wonderful varieties of sundal, looks so festive !
Thank you.
Oh my Megala this looks wonderful!!!
Thanks Sophie!
You are very welcome Megala 🙂
Wow! love the sundal varieties ❤
Thanks !
I love the stories of the festivals as much as I am inspired by the recipes!
Yes, same here. Thanks. 🙂
Yummy. Nice presentation
Thanks.
Very Artistic. Colorful and am sure tasty!
Thank you so much.
Wonderful post! Useful for the festive season!
Thank you.
Yummy tasty treat! Wow four different variaties of sundal……
Thank you! 🙂
Welcome Megala ji….