How long does Street Style Masala Sundal take?

35 minutes from start to finish. That is 5 minutes of preparation and 30 minutes of cooking.

How many people does Street Style Masala Sundal serve?

4. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.

Is Street Style Masala Sundal vegetarian?

Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.

Is Street Style Masala Sundal spicy?

It is medium: 2 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.

What do I need to make Street Style Masala Sundal?

250 grams Dried White Peas, ½ tsp Garam Masala Powder, 60 grams Tomato, 90 grams Onion, 1 Green Chilli, 1 tbsp Oil, and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Street Style Masala Sundal?

Yes, this one is cooked under pressure.

How many calories are in Street Style Masala Sundal?

About 283 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Street Style Masala Sundal

Name: Street Style Masala Sundal
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Indian, Tamil Nadu
Ingredients: 250 grams Dried White Peas, Soaked; 2 cup Water; ¼ tsp Turmeric Powder; ½ tsp Salt; 60 grams Tomato, Chopped; 90 grams Onion, Chopped; 1 Green Chilli; 1 inch Ginger, Chopped; 6 cloves Garlic; as needed Water; 1 tbsp Oil; 1 tsp Red Chilli Powder; ½ tsp Garam Masala Powder; ¼ tsp Turmeric Powder; 1½ tsp Salt; 2 tbsp Coriander Leaves, Chopped; 2 sprigs Curry leaves

35 min
medium
Serves 4
95% liked
89 people cooked this

Prep 5 min · Cook 30 min

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6 steps, each one filmed. A short video for every step, so your hands never have to leave the pan.

Also known as Masala Sundal, Vadai sundal · Veg · Curries & Gravies, Dry sides

Curries & Gravies Dry sides Snacks & Starters Vegan Low fat High protein Gluten-free Dairy-free

Street-style masala sundal of white peas in an onion tomato masala. Medium-spicy, serves 4, 35 minutes plus 5 to 6 hours soaking, step-by-step video.

High proteinLow calorie

You’ll need: Pressure Cooker

Good for: Vinayagar Chaturthi, Navaratri & Ayudha Pooja, Rainy Day

Ingredients

15 items

4 people

Dried White Peas, Soaked250 grams
Water2 cup
Turmeric Powder½ tsp
Salt2 tsp
Tomato, Chopped60 grams
Onion, Chopped90 grams
Green Chilli1
Ginger, Chopped1 inch
Garlic6 cloves
Wateras needed
Oil1 tbsp
Red Chilli Powder1 tsp
Garam Masala Powder½ tsp
Coriander Leaves, Chopped2 tbsp
Curry leaves2 sprigs

Nutrition

Per 1 person, and for all 4 people. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

Nutrient	Per 1 person	All 4 people
Energy	283kcal	1132kcal
Protein	15g	61g
Carbohydrate	46g	182g
Fat	4.9g	20g
Fibre	15g	59g
Sugar	6.5g	26g

Method

1
Wash and soak the white peas for 5 to 6 hours. Add the soaked peas to a cooker, pour in water, turmeric powder, and salt, and pressure-cook for 2 whistles on medium flame.
Dried White PeasWaterTurmeric PowderSaltTomato
2
On the other side, add tomato, onion, green chilli, and ginger–garlic to the mixer jar and blend into a thick paste.
OnionGreen ChilliGingerGarlicWater
3
In a kadai, heat oil and add the onion-tomato paste along with all the spice powders. Sauté until the raw smell goes away.
OilRed Chilli PowderGaram Masala PowderTurmeric PowderSalt
4
Strain the peas and reserve the cooked water. Separate some of the cooked peas, mash them, and keep aside.
5
Now add the cooked peas, reserved water, and the mashed peas. Add additional water if needed and let it simmer for 5 minutes.
Coriander LeavesCurry leaves
6
Serve hot with chopped onion, coriander leaves, cornflakes, and masala vadai of your choice

Before you start

How long does Street Style Masala Sundal take?: 35 minutes from start to finish. That is 5 minutes of preparation and 30 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Street Style Masala Sundal serve?: 4. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Street Style Masala Sundal vegetarian?: Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.
Is Street Style Masala Sundal spicy?: It is medium: 2 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.
What do I need to make Street Style Masala Sundal?: 250 grams Dried White Peas, ½ tsp Garam Masala Powder, 60 grams Tomato, 90 grams Onion, 1 Green Chilli, 1 tbsp Oil, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Street Style Masala Sundal?: Yes, this one is cooked under pressure.
How many calories are in Street Style Masala Sundal?: About 283 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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6 notes

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A Cookd cookFebruary 2026
came out exactly like how we have on the beach!
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A Cookd cookDecember 2025
how many numbers is 60 gm of tomato?
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RukaiyaOctober 2026
It's very tasty and spicy Tangi 😋😋 test
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Karunya JagadeesanOctober 2026
Shall I use groundnuts?
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AbiramiOctober 2026
Came out very well❤️
BarveenOctober 2026