The lean veggie - Edamame sundal

Shelled soya beans (edamame) are said to be really good for health - they are a great source of protein, and all the good stuff... It can be lightly boiled and snacked on like peanuts, but the plain version didnt taste much of anything. So, i went back to an old favorite sundal recipe

Ingredients -

Frozen Edamame - 1 cup

Chopped cilantro - 2 tbsp

Salt - 1 tsp

Turmeric powder - 1/4 tsp

Broken red chilli - 1

Mustard seeds - 1/2 tsp

Broken urad dhal - 1/2 tsp

Oil - 1 tsp

Lemon juice - 1 tbsp

Lemon zest - 1 tsp

Hing - 2 pinches

Curry leaves - 3 (finely chopped)

Grated coconut (or dry coconut flakes) - 2 tbsp

Recipe -

1) Place the edamame in a microwave safe bowl, cover with water, and microwave for 5 minutes. Check to see if tender , and microwave for another minute if needed

2) Drain the edamame, but reserve the water

3) Heat 1 tsp of oil in a non-stick pan

4) Add the mustard seeds, cover and allow to splutter. Then add the red chilli, curry leaves and urad dhal and fry for a few seconds till the dhal is golden brown

5) Add the edamame, turmeric powder, salt, hing and stir fry for 2 minutes

6) Add 1/4 cup of reserved water, coconut, and cook till the water evaporates

7) Remove the pan from heat. Stir in the chopped cilantro, lemon juice and lemon zest. Taste and adjust the seasonings