A recipe for Indian Moong Beans made with green moong beans (also called mung beans) and flavored with onion, jalapeno, tomato, ginger, garlic, turmeric, cumin, and chili powder.
Course
Main Dish
Cuisine
Indian
Prep Time20minutes
Cook Time1hour40minutes
Total Time2hours
AuthorRenee
Ingredients
14ouncesdried green moong/mung beans
2teaspoonssalt
2tablespoonsolive oil
1onionfinely chopped
1to 1 1/2 jalapeno pepperseeded and finely chopped
2garlic clovesfinely minced
1 1/2teaspoonsfresh grated ginger
2cupstomato sauce
1/4teaspoonground cumin
3/4teaspoonground turmeric
1/4teaspoonchili powder
1/2to 1 cup water
Additional salt to taste
Instructions
Place the beans in a large pot and cover with at least 2 inches of water. Soak beans overnight.
Drain and rinse beans. Place the beans back in the pot and cover with at least 2 inches of water. Add salt and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Do not let get to a rolling boil. Reduce the heat to low and simmer loosely covered until beans are tender, about 45 to 60 minutes. Drain beans.
Place the pot over medium heat and add the oil. Add the onion and jalapeno and cook until soft and the onion is translucent, about 7 minutes. Add the garlic and ginger and cook until fragrant, about 1 to 2 minutes.
Add the beans, tomato sauce, cumin, turmeric, chili powder, and 1/2 cup water to the pot. Bring to a simmer and cover loosely. Cook 20 to 25 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add additional water if too thick. Season with additional salt to taste. Serve immediately.
Recipe Notes
Cooking time does not reflect overnight soaking time.