Green Moong Dal (Mung Bean Curry)

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup dried mung beans
• 2 cups water
• 1 tbsp oil
• 1/2 tsp cumin seeds
• 1/4 tsp mustard seeds
• 10 curry leaves
• 1 cup onion (finely diced)
• 1 green chilli (sliced)
• 1/2 tsp ginger (grated)
• 1/2 tsp garlic (grated)
• 1/2 tsp chilli powder
• 1/4 tsp turmeric powder
• 1/4 tsp coriander powder
• 1 cup tomatoes (finely diced)
• 1/2 tsp garam masala
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tbsp lemon juice

Instructions

1. 1

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2. 2

   Wash & soak dried mung beans for 4 hrs.

3. 3

   Heat a pot on medium high heat & add oil.

4. 4

   When hot, add cumin & mustard seeds, when they start to pop, add curry leaves & stir for 30 secs.

5. 5

   Add onion & chilli, cook till onion turns translucent.

6. 6

   Add ginger & garlic, cook for 1 min then add chilli, turmeric & coriander powder, stir well.

7. 7

   Add mung beans & tomatoes, cook for 15-20 mins.

8. 8

   Add salt & cook until beans are tender & gravy reaches desired consistency.

9. 9

   Add garam masala, lemon juice, stir, taste to adjust seasoning & remove from heat.

10. 10

    Garnish with cilantro or parsley just before serving with roti or rice.