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Indian Green Gram Curry

A delicious and healthy Indian curry made with green gram (moong dal).
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Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Indian
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 250 kcal

Ingredients 

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

Instructions 

  1. 1. Rinse the green gram thoroughly and soak it in water for at least 2 hours.
  2. 2. Heat oil in a pressure cooker. Add cumin seeds and let them splutter.
  3. 3. Add finely chopped onions and sauté until golden brown.
  4. 4. Add ginger-garlic paste and sauté for a minute.
  5. 5. Add chopped tomatoes and cook until they turn soft.
  6. 6. Add turmeric powder, coriander powder, and salt. Mix well.
  7. 7. Add soaked green gram and water. Stir well.
  8. 8. Close the lid and pressure cook for 3-4 whistles.
  9. 9. Once the pressure releases, open the lid and add garam masala. Mix well.
  10. 10. Garnish with chopped cilantro and serve hot with rice or roti.

Nutritional Value

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

Keywords

Green Gram Curry, Moong Dal Curry
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