Today is Day 3 of Navaratri. This is dedicated to the third form of Goddess Durga - Chandraghanta. This goddess is all about being fearless and valiant. She is portrayed as having ten arms and holding many weapons in her hands. She is none other than Goddess Parvathi, wife of Lord Shiva. She wears a crescent moon on her forehead, hence the name "Chandraghanta". In Sanskrit, Chandra means moon. She is also shown as riding a tigress which showcases her bravery.
It is believed that worshiping this Goddess will eliminate all the sins, sufferings, and negative vibes from our lives.
That's a small story on the significance of Day 3 in Navaratri. Coming to the food, in frame is the Moong Dal Sundal (Payathamparuppu Sundal) that I offered as prasadam to Goddess today.
Moong dal has lot of health benefits. It is a nutrient rich food, improves heart health, digestive health & boosts blood circulation.
Ingredients:
Moong Dal 1 cup Asafoetida pinch Grated Coconut little Salt to taste Oil
To temper:
Mustard Seeds Curry leaves Green Chilli 1
Method: 1. Soak moong dal for half an hour. Boil them in water until soft. 2. Heat oil in a pan. Add mustard seeds, green chilli & curry leaves. When they splutter, add the cooked moong dal. 3. Add salt, asafoetida & saute well for another minute. 4. Add the grated coconut. 5. Mix well and switch off the flame.