Dhila moong (moong beans with gravy)

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tbsp = tablespoon; tsp = teaspoon

Green moong beans: 1 cup
Oil: 2 tbsp
Cumin seed: 1 tsp
Hing: pinch
Water: 4 cups (or 6, depending on pressure cooker)
Salt: 1.5 tsp
Sugar: 2 tbsp
Red chili powder: 1 tsp
Turmeric: 1/4 tsp
Dhana-jira powder: 1 tbsp
Garam masala: 1 tsp
Lemon juice: 1 tbsp

---optional
Cilantro: chopped for decoration
Rice (serve gravy with rice)

Prep. Time → 10 min

Cook Time → 60 min

1. Moong Beans: Pressure Cooker
(1) Pick through them
(2) Scrub with plenty of water; then drain
(3) Add 2 cups water to beans
(4) Pressure cook for 15 minutes [high temps until pressure builds up, then reduce heat to low-medium and cook for 3 more minutes]

2. Moong Beans: No Pressure Cooker (requires half-a-day of soaking)
(1) Pick through them
(2) Scrub with plenty of water; then drain
(3) Soak half-a-day (overnight) in 3 cups water.
(4) Drain and add 2 cups fresh water.
(5) Microwave for 15 minutes or cook in a pot for 20 minutes (until tender).
(6) Add more water as necessary.

3. Heat Oil
When hot, add cumin seeds.
When seeds begin to pop, add hing and immediately add 2 cups water.

4. Add cooked moong beans and all spices.
Mix well.
Let cook 3-4 minutes

5. Sprinkle chopped cilantro leaves.
Serve hot with rice.

main courses, green beans, indian May 05, 2013 14:16

Author Shruti @ Newton monthly indian cooking class

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