Indian Green Gram Curry
A delicious and healthy Indian curry made with green gram (moong dal).
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Main Ingredients
- 1 cup Green Gram (Moong Dal)
- 1 large Onion finely chopped
- 2 medium Tomatoes finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon Ginger-Garlic Paste
- 1 teaspoon Turmeric Powder
- 1 teaspoon Cumin Seeds
- 1 teaspoon Coriander Powder
- 1 teaspoon Garam Masala
- 2 tablespoon Oil
- to taste Salt
- 2 cups Water
- 2 tablespoon Cilantro chopped, for garnish
1. Rinse the green gram thoroughly and soak it in water for at least 2 hours.
2. Heat oil in a pressure cooker. Add cumin seeds and let them splutter.
3. Add finely chopped onions and sauté until golden brown.
4. Add ginger-garlic paste and sauté for a minute.
5. Add chopped tomatoes and cook until they turn soft.
6. Add turmeric powder, coriander powder, and salt. Mix well.
7. Add soaked green gram and water. Stir well.
8. Close the lid and pressure cook for 3-4 whistles.
9. Once the pressure releases, open the lid and add garam masala. Mix well.
10. Garnish with chopped cilantro and serve hot with rice or roti.
Calories: 250kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 300mg | Potassium: 600mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 500IU | Vitamin C: 20mg | Calcium: 80mg | Iron: 3mg
Green Gram Curry, Moong Dal Curry