Good morning to all my Hive friends! Today, I prepared a highly nutritious mung bean curry. Mung bean curry is not only a staple in South Asian cuisine but also a highly wholesome dish. Its rich flavors and high nutritional value make it an excellent addition to any meal. Made with mung beans, spices, and creamy coconut milk, this dish offers a perfect balance of taste and health benefits.
Mung beans are packed with protein, fiber, antioxidants, and essential vitamins like folate and magnesium. This recipe is suitable for anyone looking for a delicious and nourishing meal. Let’s see how to prepare this delightful dish step by step.
Required Ingredients...
🍀 1 1/2 cup of boiled well mung bean.
🍀 1 1/2 cup of coconut milk.
🍀 Curry leaves.
🍀 Two pieces of pandan.
🍀 2 cloves garlic finely chopped.
🍀 A few chopped green chillies.
🍀 Onion, finely chopped.
🍀 About 2 cinnamon sticks.
🍀 1/2 teaspoon of chili powder.
🍀 1/2 Teaspoon of turmeric powder.
🍀 Salt as needed.
🍀 1/2 teaspoon of Fenugreek.
🍀 1/2 teaspoon crushed chili powder.
🍀 2 tablespoon of coconut oil.
Method of making....
1 Step.
First, take a pan and place it on the stove. Add about two tablespoons of coconut oil to the pan. Once the oil is hot, add the following .
Fenugreek seeds
Chopped garlic
Sliced onions
Curry leaves
Pandan leaves (rampe)
Mix the ingredients well and let them sauté for a while until slightly golden and fragrant.
2 Step.
Next mix everything thoroughly, ensuring the spices are evenly distributed. Allow the mixture to cook for a few moments, enhancing the aroma and flavor.
Crushed dried chili flakes
Turmeric powder
Chili powder
Salt (to taste)
3 Step.
Next, pour in the coconut milk and mix well to combine all the ingredients. Stir continuously to ensure a smooth texture. Let it cook for approximately 2 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.
4 Step.
Then, add the cooked mung beans to the mixture. Stir well to ensure the mung beans are evenly coated with the flavorful curry base. Let it cook for about 3 minutes on medium heat. Once done, remove the pan from the heat.
Your Delicious Mung Bean Curry is Ready!
This flavorful dish is now ready to serve. It pairs wonderfully with steamed rice, roti, or naan. For a balanced meal, consider serving it with a fresh salad or a tangy coconut sambol. If you're looking to add a nutritious element to your meal, this mung curry is an excellent choice that will delight your taste buds.
Give it a try, and let me know how it turns out! Until next time, I'll see you with another exciting recipe. 😊
Thank you reading
Have A nice day.
Best Regards,
Samadi Madushanki
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Yeah, mung bean is high protein. But in my country is not familiar with mung bean curry. Here we just serve mung bean in sweet way for dessert.
Thanks for sharing your local food
I love mung green curry...it is really so healthy and delicious 😋
It's a beautiful recipe. I must try this. Delicious for sure with all those lovely ingredients. Thanks for the recipe.