- Preparation: Rinse and soak the chickpeas overnight in enough water. Drain and pressure cook the soaked chickpeas with 1 tsp salt and 3 to 4 cups water till they are cooked till soft. Drain and keep aside. Making Channa Sundal Heat oil in a pan. add the mustard and urad dal. The mustard seeds will crackle and the urad dal will get browned. They almost take the same time to cook on a low flame. Immediately, add the curry leaves, red chilies and asafoetida. Fry for 10-15 seconds. Now add the cooked chickpeas and salt. Stir and saute for 4-5 minutes on a low to medium flame. Switch off the flame and add the coconut. stir well. Serve hot.