Sprouted Moong Dal (Sprouted Lentil Curry)

Ingredients


  • 3 small onions (chopped)
  • 4 small tomatoes (chopped)
  • 2 garlic cloves (minced)
  • 1.5 cups whole moong lentils Sprouted
  • Cilantro to top

Spices


  • 1/4 tsp mustard seeds
  • 1/4 tsp cumin seeds
  • 1 tsp coriander powder
  • 1/2 tsp curry powder
  • 1/4 tsp turmeric powder
  • 1/4 tsp red chili powder
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • pinch of hing (like 1/16 tsp)
  • 1/2 tsp mango powder (optional)
  • 2 tsp fenugreek leaves (methi)

Steps


  1. heat up a pot and dry roast mustard and cumin seeds until they start to pop and brown
  2. add onions and minced garlic and water saute for 5 or 6 minutes they'll brown well
  3. add tomatoes and spices (except fenugreek) and mix thoroughly and lower flame to a slow flame
  4. cook down for 5 or 6 minutes adding a little water as needed (press tomatoes to break them down a bit)
  5. add sprouted lentils and fenugreek leaves (break a little with your fingers)
  6. mix together and cook for 1 or 2 minutes
  7. add a little water and mix to get the right consistency (see video)
  8. cover and cook for 10 minutes on a slow flame (it should simmer)
  9. top with cilantro 

enjoy

To make sprouted lentils

  1. soak for 4 to 8 hours (over night) in water
  2. drain water, and every 4 to 8 hours wash the lentils again
  3. after a few days the roots will start.  It is complete when it appears as if most of the lentils have roots coming out (about 1/2 inch)

Comments

  1. This works well with tamarind paste and a bit of jaggery or chopped dates.

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