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 Heat mustard oil in a pan until it reaches smoking point, then reduce the heat.
- 2 Add cumin seeds and bay leaf to the oil and let them splutter.
- 3 Add chopped onions and sauté until they turn golden brown.
- 4 Stir in the ginger-garlic paste and cook for a minute until the raw smell disappears.
- 5 Add chopped tomatoes and cook until they become soft and oil starts to separate.
- 6 Mix in turmeric powder, red chili powder, coriander powder, and salt. Cook for another 2 minutes.
- 7 Add the mungodi to the pan and stir well to coat them with the masala.
- 8 Pour in the water and bring the mixture to a boil.
- 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 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.