Moong Beans ( green lentils) cooked Gujarati style

 Moong Beans are a super food, they are low in calories and very nutritious. They are high in proteins, minerals, fibre and vitamins. They are also high in antioxidants which can help to reduce chronic diseases such as heart disease, certain types of cancers and diabetes.
They can be eaten boiled, cooked in soups and curries and also sprouted in salads like in this red camargue rice and sprouted moong bean salad and this boiled moong bean salad and curries too.

Yield: Serves 4

Author: Nayna Kanabar

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 Moong Beans cooked Gujarati Style

Moong beans (green lentils) cooked with onions, ginger and garlic . Flavoured with aromatic spices in a rich gravy. Full of protein and very healthy.

Prep time: 15 MCook time: 45 MTotal time: 60 M

Ingredients:

• 240 g / 8 oz dried moong beans
• 1 teaspoon chilli powder
• 1 teaspoon turmeric
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 3-4 curry leaves
• 1 red dried chilli
• 2 pieces cinnamon
• 2 cloves of garlic finely minced
• 1 small onion finely diced
• 1 teaspoon fresh ginger paste
• 1 /2 teaspoon garlic paste
• 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh coriander leaves
• 1 tablespoon oil.
• ½ teaspoon mustard seeds
• 1 tomato finely chopped
• 4 tablespoons passata (blended tomatoes)
• 2 green chillies finely chopped
• Some fresh ginger slices and chopped tomato for garnish.

Instructions:

1. Wash and soak the moong beans the night before.
2. In the morning, drain the beans and put in fresh water and  boil the moong beans and cook until tender. Takes about 30 minutes.
3. In a pan heat the oil, when hot add the mustard seeds, red dried chilli, cloves, cinnamon and curry leaves.
4. Add minced garlic and onions and saute till onions are translucent, add the ginger paste and tomato passata and the chopped tomatoes.
5. Cook till tomato softens, then add salt, chilli powder, turmeric, lemon juice and the finely chopped green chillies.
6. Add boiled moong beans and extra water if necessary to make a thick soup consistency.
7. Bring to boil stirring occasionally.
8. Simmer for 5 more minutes and then transfer into serving dish.
9. Garnish with chopped coriander, some slices of ginger and fresh chopped tomato.

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Serve with plain boiled rice or rotis.