How to make Khatta moong

 

Moong Beans

Moong beans, also known as green gram, play a crucial role in many Asian cuisines. Their mild flavor and versatility make them perfect for soups, salads, and curries. You can use moong beans whole, split, or sprouted, each form offering unique culinary benefits.

    

Health Benefits

Moong beans pack a punch with protein, fiber, and essential vitamins and minerals like potassium, magnesium, and folate. They aid digestion, promote heart health, and regulate blood sugar levels. Their high antioxidant content combats inflammation and supports immune function, making them a nutritious addition to your diet.

There are many recipes you can make with moong beans such as :

 Moong Beans (Green lentils) cooked gujarati style

 Red Camargue and Sprouted Moong Bean Salad

What is Khatta Moong?

Khatta means sour and Moong is dried green gram. The name is given to a sweet and sour yoghurt based curry that is make with sour natural yoghurt and green gram. It is a very popular recipe commonly make in Gujarati Cuisine. A similar version called Khatta Urad is also made in the same manner but using black gram known as urad beans.

What type of yoghurt is used in making this recipe?

It is important to use natural yoghurt that is sour for this recipe, however if your yoghurt is not sour you can add some lemon juice to the yoghurt to make it sour.

Can I make this with plant based yoghurt?

You can make this recipe with natural sugar free plant based yoghurt such as Alpro Soya no sugars yoghurt, However you will need to add lemon juice to it to make the yoghurt sour.

What is Jaggery?

Jaggery is a traditional, unrefined sugar made from sugarcane or palm sap. It has a rich, caramel-like flavour and is often used in South Asian cuisine. Jaggery retains more minerals and nutrients than refined sugar.

What is a substitution for Jaggery?

You can add brown sugar, white sugar  or any sweetener of choice such as canderal or stevia.

Best way to cook the moong beans

Its is advisable to soak the moong beans 4 hours or over night before cooking them. I prefer to bring them to the boil in a pan and then simmer them on low heat until cooked. You do not want the moong beans to go mushy, The recipe works best with cooked moong beans that retain their shape.

However you can cook them in a pressure cooker or instapot if you prefer but make sure not to over cook them.

What can I serve the Khatta Moong with?

The khatta moong recipe is easy to make and tastes delicious with steamed rice. It can also be served with chapattis.

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