The freshly mide spice powder adds the most flavour to this sundal. But, you can skip it and add just chaat masala for flavour. Alternatively, you can skip the sundal podi and follow a simpler method. Temper mustard seeds, urad dal, curry leaves, asafoetida and red chilies in coconut oil. Then you can add cooked chana, saute and finally garnish with fresh coconut. This is a simple method that often satisfies my evening hunger pangs.