Monday, February 24, 2014

Indian Mung Beans

Indian Mung Beans
I've been making this recipe for 15 or 20 years now. I don't remember where I got it, but I have
modified it quite a bit from the original. The original called for Split Mung Beans (Dal), and I accidentally used the whole ones, instead. I later tried to make it with the split ones, and found that I greatly preferred the whole bean version!

Indian Mung Beans
Boil till tender & liquid is absorbed
(This takes 30 to 40 minutes on stove top, stirring occasionally, or 3 hours in the Slow Cooker on High)
2 Cups Mung Beans (available from the Indian Grocery), sorted & rinsed (no soaking required for these beans)
5 Cups Water

In a separate pan heat
1 teaspoon Oil
Add & Pop - rather like popcorn - being careful not to burn. Use a lid so it doesn't splatter!
1 teaspoon Whole Black Mustard Seed (they will turn fragrant & dark grey instead of black when they're done cooking)
Then add to Mustard mixture
1 rounded teaspoon Garlic
1/4 teaspoon dry powdered Ginger (or 1/2 teaspoon Fresh)

Remove spice mixture from heat & add to cooked beans
Stir in
1 scant teaspoon Garam Masala
1 scant teaspoon Salt
Add
1 fresh Chopped Tomato

Stir & Serve with a flatbread such as Naan or Roti, and some fresh chopped veggies. (Whole Wheat Tortillas substitute nicely for Roti)

I find that this makes a great wrap the next day - I use it to fill a Roti or Whole Wheat Tortilla & add some Lettuce & Tomato.

Tip for dining with Omnivores: A Raita would go nicely with this dish. Grilled Chicken would be a good accompaniment.

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14 comments:

  1. Oh YUM! Great flavors! Awesome to hear that it's been in your kitchen for 20 years or so, too! Excellent!

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    1. So great to see you again! Congrats on your recent feature on What'd You Do This Weekend! : )

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  2. I love this, Anna! And, thanks for dropping by me.
    I am wondering if you would like to be a contributor
    at the kitchen blog, which will be launched over
    at She's Classic on Monday, February 3rd, 2014.
    You can just send me an email so I can give you the
    details via email. Blessings :-)

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    1. Thank you so much for your kind invitation! I would like to hear more details - I don't feel like I can do more writing right now, but I would be happy to discuss sharing some of my posts here on your lovely blog with a link back. Let me know what you're looking for. Sorry it took me so long, but I cannot figure out how to email you. "She's Classic" tells me "Permission Denied" when I try to visit. And, your other blog, which I just now discovered, doesn't seem to have a way to contact you. I hope you see this!

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  3. Love the choice of spices. Looking forward to making these :) Stopping by from In and Out of the Kitchen, have a great week!

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    1. Thanks so much for visiting, and for hosting a great new blog hop this week! Hope you enjoy these! : )

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  4. Looks delicious!
    P.S. I found you through the link party on http://amy-newnostalgia.blogspot.com/

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    1. Thanks so much for visiting, and for the kind comment : )

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  5. I haven't had these beans before, but it sounds really good! Thank you for linking to the In and Out of the Kitchen Link Party. Hope to see you next time.

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    1. They are a little obscure in American markets - but they are very tasty! They're the beans that many "Bean Sprouts" come from : ) Thanks for hosting!

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  6. Sounds like a great recipe and Mung beans are filled with so much protein. Love all the spices you added too. thanks for sharing on Real Food Friday Blog Hop. Have a wonderful healthy day.

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    1. Thanks so much for hosting & for your kind comments : )

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  7. This sounds great pinned, but I must say there are ingredients I never heard of, but willing to research and check out. Thanks for sharing on Real Food Fridays, come share again tonight at 7 central.

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    1. Thanks a bunch for pinning & for hosting! Hope you enjoy them if you try them one day : )

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