Sprouted Moong Sukka - Rosy aunty

Recipe by Rosy Pinto


Ingredients:

1 cup dehydrated moong ( sprouted and kept ready)
3-4 tbsp cashew nuts (or as desired, soaked in hot water)
1 medium onion (sliced)
1 medium tomato (chopped) or 2-3 hog plums (ambade) 
1/3 tsp turmeric powder 
1 tsp sugar (optional)
salt to taste

To dry roast and then powder:
4 bydagi chillies 
2 tsp coriander seeds
1/2 tsp cumin seeds
1/4 tsp mustard seeds
1/4 tsp pepper corns
1/2 tsp urad dal
1/2 tsp chana dal 

For tempering:
1-2 tbsp ghee/oil 
1/2 tsp mustard seeds 
5 cloves garlic (crushed)
1 sprig curry leaves (optional)

Steps:
  1. Gently rinse sprouted moong in water and drain. (see notes to know how to make moong sprouts)

  2. In a vessel, add the sprouted moong, sliced onion, chopped tomato, turmeric powder, half of the powdered masala, salt and little water.
  3. Mix well and cook covered until done.

  4. Heat ghee/oil in a pan and splutter mustard seeds and add crushed garlic,curry leaves, cashew nuts and roast till light brown.
  5. Add remaining powdered masala, mix and add fresh coconut.
  6. Fry for few minutes and add this mixture to the cooked green gram, mix and boil for 2 minutes.
  7. Switch off the gas and and keep it covered.
  8. ENJOY!

Notes:

To make moong sprouts:
  • Clean and wash the green gram 3 to 4 times or until the water runs clear.
  • Soak in required amount of boiled and cooled water or filter water for 8 hours or overnight.
  • Discard the soaked water, rinse again and drain in a colander.

    Option 1:
  • Transfer all the drained moong to a vessel or container and cover the vessel
  • Set it aside for 1 or 2 days for longer sprouts.

    Option 2:
  • Wash and squeeze off excess water from a clean muslin or thin cotton cloth
  • Spread it and pour the soaked moong.
  • Bring together all the edges, roll tightly and make a knot and hang it or place it in a vessel and partially cover it to allow some air to circulate.