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Mungachi Usal

Usal is a Maharashtrian curry generally made with sprouted beans . I have made this curry with sprouted moong beans which are protein packed .
Course Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine Indian Cuisine
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 2 days 35 minutes

Ingredients

  • 400 gms moong beans sprouted
  • 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
  • 1 tsp oil
  • 6 leaves curry
  • 1/2 cup tamarind pulp
  • Salt to taste

Coconut Paste

  • 1/2 fresh coconut
  • 2-3 green chilly

Tempering

  • 1 tsp oil
  • 1/2 tsp mustard seeds
  • 6 leaves curry
  • Pinch asafoetida
  • 1/4 tsp turmeric powder

Instructions

  • Soak and sprout the beans 2 days prior to cooking .
  • Grind coconut and green chilly and make a fine paste.
  • Boil the sprouts in 1 cup water for 4-5 minutes .
  • Add oil, mustard seeds, curry leaves, asafoetida and turmeric and add to the sprouts .
  • Cook for 15 minutes or till the sprouts are tender.
  • Add tamarind and salt, cook for about 5 minutes .
  • Add the coconut paste and bring the Usal to a boil .
  • Temper with mustard seeds , curry leaves and turmeric .
  • Serve hot with white rice , Masale Bhat or chapatis.

Notes

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