Hare Vatana Sundal/ Green Vatana Sundal

GREEN VATANA refers to dried green peas. When fresh peas are not available or when you want to enjoy a starchier, hardier flavored legume, dried peas or Hara vataana are the perfect choice as they are available any time of the year. Although they belong to the same family as beans and lentils, they are usually distinguished as a separate group because of how they are prepared. The different types of Hara Vataana are all spherical, a feature that also sets them apart from beans and lentils. Dried peas are produced by harvesting the peapods when they are fully mature and then drying them. Once they are dried and the skins removed, they split naturally. While we generally associate dried peas with a deep green color, they are also available in a yellow color, which offers a more delicate flavor.

Simply saying like a Beach Sundal type. Very yummy and can be served as a snack or dinner. Even take it to the party. Quick and easy at the same time Delicious. 

We need little preparation beforehand and then it is so easy

Ingredients

Green Vatana/Green peas{Dried}  - 1cup

oil- 2 tsp

mustard - 1/4 tsp

Urad - 1/2tsp

Asafoetida- 1 pinch (optional)

Curry Powder - 1tsp( 1/2 tsp if you want less spicy)

Tomato - 1 -2 chopped

Onion - 1/2 chopped

Mango- 1/2 cup chopped

salt

Chat masala as needed

Lemon as per your taste

 The selection of Veggies to add is as you like

First, soak the  Green Vatana/Green peas{dried} overnight and the next day cook it on a stove or pressure cook 

Then drain the water. Heat a pan on the stove. Add oil and add the seasoning, mustard, urad, and Asafoetida when it is hot.

Then add the cooked Vatana to it and mix.

Add salt, curry powder to it and mix for 1-2 minutes

Take it off the stove and keep it aside.

Have all the  onion, tomato, mango, chat masala, and lemon ready

Now to the Sundal/Salad  Part. Whenever you need to serve, take a mixing bowl

Add the Green Vatana, then add the onion, and tomato and mix

Add lemon juice and mix

Add the Mango next and mix

In the end add the chat masala and mix 

Serve this yummy  Green Vatana Sundal. Delicious😉😉😉😉