Mangalorean Sprouted Moong

Recently i dug out an old cook book "Rotis & Naans of India" by Purobi Babbar. Not sure if you've seen this but its a gem of a book! i wanted to do something different with my sprouted moong this time so i decided to experiment & try something from the konkan coast of india

Ingredients:
200 gms sprouted moong beans
2 green chillies
2 1/2 cups water
pinch of hing
3 tbsp oil
10 curry leaves
1 1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp cumin seeds

Ground to a paste
1/2 fresh coconut (or use approx 1/4 packet frozen shredded coconut)
1 tsp roasted coriander seeds
4 dried red chillies, roasted
1/4 tsp turmeric powder
5 tbsp tamarind pulp

Wash sprouted moong. pour enough water to cover the sprouts and add chillies. cook gently over low heat until tender but crisp. add the ground paste & salt. mix well & simmer over low heat until done (ensure moong stays crisp & crunchy & doesn't get overcooked & mushy).

heat oil. add cumin seeds & add hing & curry leaves. pour over the boilded sprouts & mix well. serve hot.

Note: this dish tastes great even a day or two after its made.

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