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Hirvya Mugachi Usal | Green Moong Dal Curry | Green Gram Curry

Anjali P
Hirvya mugachi usal also known as green moong dal curry is a simple everyday kind of lentil curry made with whole mung beans. This is a nutritious, vegan, diabetic-friendly, protein-rich, beginner-friendly recipe that makes a perfect option for dinner along with flatbread and rice. This classic comfort food can be in a pressure cooker, instant pot or stovetop.
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Prep Time 6 hours
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 6 hours 20 minutes
Course Curry, dinner, lunch, Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine Indian, Maharashtrian, punjabi
Servings 4 people

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup Green Moong Dal (Green Gram)
  • 1 Onion, finely chopped
  • 1 Tomato, finely chopped
  • 1 inch Ginger, finely chopped
  • 1-2 Green chillies, finely chopped
  • 4-5 Garlic, roughly curshed
  • 1 teaspoon Cumin Seeds
  • 5-6 Curry Leaves
  • 2 Dry Red Chillies
  • 1/4th teaspoon Hing (asafoetida)
  • 1 teaspoon Red Chilli Powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon Turmeric Powder
  • 1 tablespoon Coriander Powder
  • 2 teaspoon Garam Masala Powder
  • 2 tablespoons Coriander Leaves
  • Salt to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Sugar, optional
  • 2-3 tablespoons Oil
  • 3 cups Water to soak the dal

Instructions
 

  • Soak whole green moong dal (green gram) in enough water for 5-6 hours or overnight.
  • Once soaked, drain the water and rinse the moong dal in water 2-3 times.
  • In a kadai (saucepan), heat oil, add hing (asafoetida), finely chopped ginger and green chillies.
  • Add finely chopped onions and saute till translucent.
  • Add finely chopped tomatoes.
  • Cook tomatoes for about 5 minutes.
  • Add spices, red chilli powder, turmeric powder, coriander powder and garam masala powder.
  • Add 1/4th cup water and mix the spices with onion and tomatoes.
  • Add soaked green moong dal (green gram).
  • Add 2 cups of water, salt and half a teaspoon of sugar.
  • Cover and cook the moong dal.
  • Once cooked, add fresh coriander leaves. Simmer for another 2 minutes.

For tadka:

  • Heat oil, add a teaspoon of cumin seeds and let them sizzle.
  • Add roughly crushed garlic.
  • Add curry leaves and dry red chillies.
  • Add finely chopped coriander leaves (cilantro).
  • Mix well. (you can also add red chilli powder).
  • Pour this tadka on the dal. Add coriander leaves.
  • Delicious Green Moong Dal Curry (Hirvya Mugachi Usal) is ready. Serve with paratha or rice.
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