Mungodi Ki Sabzi

Mungodi Ki Sabzi

Mungodi Ki Sabzi

Veg Vegan

A nutritious and flavorful curry made from mung dal dumplings and a blend of spices, typically served with rice or roti.

Cuisines

Jharkhand

Best for

Lunch Dinner

Recipe

Prep: 15 min Cook: 30 min Total: 45 min 2-3 servings

Ingredients

1 cup mungodi (moong dal dumplings)
2 tablespoons mustard oil
1 teaspoon cumin seeds
1 bay leaf
1 cup chopped onions
1 cup chopped tomatoes
1 teaspoon ginger-garlic paste
1 teaspoon turmeric powder
1 teaspoon red chili powder
1 teaspoon coriander powder
1 teaspoon garam masala
1 cup water
salt to taste
2 tablespoons chopped coriander leaves

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat mustard oil in a pan until it reaches smoking point, then reduce the heat.
  2. 2 Add cumin seeds and bay leaf to the oil and let them splutter.
  3. 3 Add chopped onions and sauté until they turn golden brown.
  4. 4 Stir in the ginger-garlic paste and cook for a minute until the raw smell disappears.
  5. 5 Add chopped tomatoes and cook until they become soft and oil starts to separate.
  6. 6 Mix in turmeric powder, red chili powder, coriander powder, and salt. Cook for another 2 minutes.
  7. 7 Add the mungodi to the pan and stir well to coat them with the masala.
  8. 8 Pour in the water and bring the mixture to a boil.
  9. 9 Reduce the heat, cover the pan, and let it simmer for about 15-20 minutes or until the mungodi is cooked through and the gravy thickens.
  10. 10 Sprinkle garam masala and chopped coriander leaves before serving.

Tips

For a richer flavor, you can fry the mungodi in oil until golden before adding them to the curry.