Mungachi Usal

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Ingredients

1 cup	green moong beans
2 tablespoons	oil
1	medium onion, finely chopped
2 cloves	garlic, minced
1 inch	ginger, grated
1	green chili, chopped
1 teaspoon	mustard seeds
1 teaspoon	cumin seeds
1 teaspoon	turmeric powder
1 teaspoon	red chili powder
1 teaspoon	coriander powder
1	medium tomato, chopped
1 cup	water
—	salt to taste
2 tablespoons	fresh coriander leaves, chopped

Instructions

1. 1 Wash and soak the green moong beans in water for 6-8 hours or overnight.
2. 2 Drain the soaked moong beans and set aside.
3. 3 Heat oil in a pan over medium heat.
4. 4 Add mustard seeds and let them splutter.
5. 5 Add cumin seeds and sauté for a few seconds.
6. 6 Add chopped onion and sauté until golden brown.
7. 7 Add minced garlic, grated ginger, and chopped green chili. Sauté for another minute.
8. 8 Add turmeric powder, red chili powder, and coriander powder. Mix well.
9. 9 Add chopped tomato and cook until the tomato softens.
10. 10 Add the soaked moong beans and mix well with the masala.
11. 11 Pour in 1 cup of water and add salt to taste.
12. 12 Cover the pan and let it simmer on low heat until the moong beans are cooked and tender.
13. 13 Garnish with fresh coriander leaves before serving.