Mugachi Usal English Simple Recipes

 

English Simple Recipes

Moong Usal – Simple Maharashtrian Recipe

📝 Ingredients (for 2 servings):

• Sprouted green gram (whole moong) – 1 cup

• Oil – 1 to 2 tbsp

• Mustard seeds – ½ tsp

• Cumin seeds – ½ tsp

• Asafoetida (hing) – a pinch

• Turmeric powder – ¼ tsp

• Green chilies – 2 (chopped)

• Ginger-garlic paste – 1 tsp

• Onion – 1 medium English Simple Recipes (finely chopped)

• Tomato – 1 (optional)

• Salt – to taste

• Jaggery (optional) – ½ tsp

• Fresh coriander leaves – for garnish

• Grated coconut – (optional for garnish)

• Lemon juice – few drops for extra flavor

---

👩‍🍳 Instructions:

1. Sprouting the Moong:
   Soak whole moong overnight. Drain water and tie them in a clean cloth for 8–10 hours to allow sprouting.

2. Tempering:
   Heat oil in a pan. Add mustard seeds. Once they splutter, add cumin seeds and asafoetida.

3. Add spices:
   Add green Hindi Simple Recipes chilies, ginger-garlic paste, and turmeric powder. Sauté until aromatic.

4. Add onion:
   Add chopped onion and cook until it turns golden brown.
   (Optional: Add chopped tomato here and cook until soft.)

5. Cook sprouts:
   Add sprouted moong, salt, and jaggery. Mix well.

6. Add water:
   Add ¼ to ½ cup water (as needed) and cover the pan. Let it simmer for 5–7 minutes or until moong is cooked but not mushy.

7. Finish:
   Garnish with chopped Marathi Simple Recipes coriander, grated coconut, and a dash of lemon juice.

---

🍽️ Serving Suggestions:

• Serve hot with chapati, bhakri, or steamed rice.

• Can also be enjoyed as a light dinner or lunch bowl with salad on the side.