Indian Style Mung Beans Recipes

Steps:

• Combine the dal, turmeric, garlic, chili, onions, tomatoes, brown sugar, salt and 4 cups water in a large saucepan and bring to a boil. Adjust the heat so the mixture bubbles gently, and cook, covered, for 25 minutes, stirring occasionally. Partly uncover and continue cooking for another 15 minutes, until the dal is tender; turn off the heat. Use an Indian mathani (see related article) to purée the dal for about 1 minute; the dal should be saucy but not soupy.
• To make the tadka, heat the oil in a small saucepan over high heat. When the oil is hot, add the mustard seeds and cover the pan; let the seeds pop and sizzle. When the popping begins to subside, add the ginger and cook until lightly browned, about 15 seconds, and add the curry leaves, if you're using them. Turn off the heat and stir in the cumin.
• Pour the tadka into the dal; stir gently to combine. Garnish with cilantro and serve.

Steps:

• Wash and soak the mung beans overnight.
• Rinse and drain and then place in a pot with enough water to cover them.
• Bring to boil and then simmer for 45 minutes.
• Heat the oil in a pan and add the tumeric, cumin and coriander and fry until they turn brown.
• Add the mustard.
• Add onion, mushrooms and tomato and cook for 5 minues.
• Add the mixture to the mung beans and cook for 15-20 minutes.