Indian🥣 Soups & stews

Moogacha Kadhan (Sprouted Moong Curry)

Name: Moogacha Kadhan (Sprouted Moong Curry)
Total time: 25 min
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 1½ cups sprouted green gram (ankurit moong); 2 tbsp oil; ½ tsp mustard seeds; 1 tsp cumin seeds; a pinch asafoetida (hing); 8-10 curry leaves; 1 tbsp chopped garlic; ½ tsp turmeric powder; to taste salt; 2-3 tbsp chopped fresh coriander leaves; 3 cups water

⏱ 25 min

A light yet satisfying curry featuring sprouted green gram as the star ingredient. The sprouted moong is protein-rich and infused with the tempering of mustard seeds, cumin, and curry leaves, creating a soft, balanced flavour with a subtle smoky note. This Maharashtrian classic offers homely comfort in every spoonful.

High-protein

Adapted from a video by Sanjeev Kapoor Khazana

Moogacha Kadhan Whole Sprouted Moong | #MoongKiPathshala | Sanjeev Kapoor Khazana

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Ingredients

sprouted green gram (ankurit moong)1½ cups
oil2 tbsp
mustard seeds½ tsp
cumin seeds1 tsp
asafoetida (hing)a pinch
curry leaves8-10
chopped garlic1 tbsp
turmeric powder½ tsp
saltto taste
chopped fresh coriander leaves

Steps

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1
Place sprouted green gram, salt and 2 cups water into a pressure cooker and mix well. Cover and heat on medium heat until pressure releases once. Allow pressure to settle completely before opening the lid.
2
Heat oil in a nonstick pan. Add mustard seeds and once they begin to splutter, add cumin seeds, asafoetida and curry leaves. Sauté for a few seconds.
3
Add chopped garlic and sauté until golden brown.
4
Lower the heat, add turmeric powder and mix well.
5
Add the cooked green gram, salt and 1 cup water, and mix well. Cover and cook for 4–5 minutes.
6
Stir in the fresh coriander and mix through.
7
Transfer to a serving bowl and serve hot.

Moogacha Kadhan (Sprouted Moong Curry)

Ingredients

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