Mungalachi Usal
Mungalachi Usal is a Maharashtrian lentil curry made with the mung bean. It is a healthy and nutritious dish which is high in protein.
Ingredients
- 1 cup sprouted moong non sprouted also work but former tastes better
- 1 onion finely chopped
- 1 tomato finely chopped
- 2 tsp fresh coconut grated
- 2 tbsp fresh coriander
- 1 green chilly
- 1 inch ginger
- 3-4 cloves garlic
- 1 tspn red chilly powder
- 1 tsp garam masala
- 1 tsp coriander- cumin powder
- 2-3 black pepper
For tempering
- 1 tsp oil
- 1 tspn mustard seeds
- Few curry leaves
- Pinch asafoetida
Garnish
- Grated coconut
- chopped coriander
Instructions
- Grind coconut, ginger, fresh coriander and chilly into fine paste, the finer the better is the taste.
- In a pan heat oil and prepare tempering using mustard, asafoetida and curry leaves , add some turmeric .
- Add the onions and garlic and let it cook .
- Add moong and cover and cook for 10 min, keep sprinkling water as needed but not much
- Add the ground paste and other spices and salt .
- Cook with little water to adjust consistency of curry .
- Garnish with fresh coriander, grated coconut and lemon juice.
