Kommu Senagalu Talimpu

1 cup black chickpeas/kala channa/kommu senagalu

salt to taste

Seasoning/Tadka/Poppu:

1 1/2 tsps oil

1/2 tsp mustard seeds

1/2 tsp cumin seeds

1/2 tsp split gram dal/minappapu/urad dal

1-2 chopped green chillis

1 sprig fresh curry leaves

 Pressure cook chick peas till soft. Add salt and combine.
 Drizzle oil in a pan, add mustard seeds and let them pop, add the urad dal and as it turns red, add the asafoetida, chopped green chillis and curry leaves. Saute for 15-20 secs. Add the cooked chick peas and combine. Adjust salt and turn off heat.

Note: Grated coconut is optional. Add 2 tbsps of grated coconut and combine.