In South India, it's a practice to have 'sundal' or 'kadala choondal' for Navaratri in the form of a prasadam aka offering.
The simple snack, made with chana, coconut, mustard seeds, legumes, chillies and curry leaves as the ingredients, is both rich in taste and nutrition.
According to renowned nutritionist Rujuta Diwekar, sundal, made of varied soaked, sprouted legumes like chickpeas, kidney beans and cowpeas, is highly beneficial.
The amino acids and protein in it strengthen bones and improve brain health too.
The community feeling brought in by sharing sundal is also great for your mental health.