Sprouted Moong Dal Recipe - Spicy Sprouted Lentil Curry

Name: Sprouted Moong Dal Recipe - Spicy Sprouted Lentil Curry
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: North Indian Recipes
Ingredients: 2 cups Green Moong Sprouts; 1 null Onion finely chopped; 3 cloves Garlic crushed; 1 tablespoon Ghee or oil; 1 teaspoon Mustard seeds (Rai/ Kadugu); 1 teaspoon Cumin seeds (Jeera); 1/4 teaspoon Turmeric powder (Haldi); 1/4 teaspoon Asafoetida (hing); 1/4 teaspoon Maharashtrian Goda Masala; 1/4 teaspoon Red Chilli powder; 2 null Kokum (Malabar Tamarind); 1/2 teaspoon Jaggery grated; 2 teaspoon Groundnut powder; 2 cups Water or as required; null Salt to taste; null Coriander (Dhania) Leaves Chopped, for garnishing

Madhuli Ajay

July 20, 2020

14057 Ratings

Sprouted Moong Dal Recipe - Spicy Sprouted Lentil Curry

Time:Prep: 10 M|Cook: 15 M|Total: 25 M

Makes:4 Servings

Meal:Lunch

Cuisine:North Indian Recipes

Sprouted moong (Green gram) dal is a popular, healthy and spicy lentil curry made across India in different ways depending on the region. It is made using spicy masala and is perfect for your week day lunch.

Did you know: Green Moong or Whole Moong Dal is packed with protein and low in carbohydrates and is one of the best vegetarian superfoods out there. It has a low glycemic index and is high in dietary fibre making it a perfect lentil for diabetics as it releases sugar into the bloodstream slowly.

Serve Sprouted Moong Dal Recipe with hot with phulkas or hot Steamed Rice with a dollop of ghee for lunch or dinner.

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Serve Sprouted Moong Dal Recipe with hot with phulkas or hot Steamed Rice with a dollop of ghee for lunch or dinner.

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Ingredients

2 cups Green Moong Sprouts

1 Onion, finely chopped

3 cloves Garlic, crushed

1 tablespoon Ghee, or oil

1 teaspoon Mustard seeds (Rai/ Kadugu)

1 teaspoon Cumin seeds (Jeera)

1/4 teaspoon Turmeric powder (Haldi)

1/4 teaspoon Asafoetida (hing)

1/4 teaspoon Maharashtrian Goda Masala

1/4 teaspoon Red Chilli powder

2 Kokum (Malabar Tamarind)

1/2 teaspoon Jaggery, grated

2 teaspoon Groundnut powder

2 cups Water, or as required

Salt, to taste

Coriander (Dhania) Leaves, Chopped, for garnishing

Instructions for Sprouted Moong Dal Recipe - Spicy Sprouted Lentil Curry

To begin making the Sprouted Moong Dal Recipe, heat ghee/oil in a pressure cooker.

Add the mustard seeds and the cumin seeds and once they crackle add the onion, garlic, asafoetida and saute it for 1-2 minutes till the onions turn translucent.

After 1-2 minutes, add the turmeric powder, moong sprouts and sauté it for about a minute.

Next add the masala, chilli powder and mix well. Add water and then add the kokum, jaggery, salt, peanut powder and stir well to combine.

Cover it with the lid and cook it till the cooker releases 1 whistle or till the sprouts are well cooked. Adjust the consistency of water if required.

Once the Sprouted Moong Dal is done, garnish with fresh coriander leaves and serve hot.

Serve Sprouted Moong Dal Recipe with hot with phulkas or hot Steamed Rice with a dollop of ghee for lunch or dinner.