Green Gram Curry

18 Apr 2018

Green Gram Curry

Green gram also known as mung bean or pasipayaru belongs to the legume family. It is rich in fibre and protein. There are many different recipes that can be made with green gram. I usually make pesarattu, green gram sprouts, green gram sundal and this curry. It is easy to cook and tastes good too. You can have this curry with roti or dosa.

GREEN GRAM CURRY
Soaking time 6 hrs | Preparation time 15 mins | Cooking time 20 mins | Serves 4-5

Ingredients (My 1 cup = 240ml)

Green gram - 1.5 cups
Oil - 3 tbsp
Onion - 2 large, chopped
Green chilli - 2
Tomato - 2 large, chopped
Ginger garlic paste - 1 tbsp
Mint leaves - a handful
Turmeric powder - 1/2 tsp
Cumin powder - 1 tsp
Fennel powder - 1/2 tsp
Coriander powder - 1 tsp
Red chilli powder - 1.5 tsp
Garam masala powder - 1 tsp
Kasturi methi - 1 tsp
Cream - 2 tbsp
Coriander leaves - few chopped
Salt - to taste

Whole spices

Cinnamon - 1
Bay leaf - 2

Method

1. Soak the green gram for 4-6 hours.

2. In a pressure cooker, heat the oil and add the cinnamon and bay leaf.

3. Add the chopped onion, green chillies and salt, saute until it turns translucent.

4. Add the ginger garlic paste and saute until the raw smell leaves.

5. Add the chopped tomatoes and cook for 3 minutes. Add the mint leaves.

6. Add the cumin powder, turmeric powder, fennel powder, coriander powder and red chilli powder. Mix well.

7. Drain the green gram and add it in. Mix in with the gravy.

8. Add 3/4-1 cup of water and mix well. Check for salt.

9. Pressure cook for 4 whistles. Once the pressure settles, open the cooker and switch on the flame.

10. Add the cream and mix well. Add the garam masala and crushed kasturi methi. Mix well and cook for 5 minutes.

11. Add some chopped coriander leaves and switch off.

Notes

1. Adjust the water depending on the consistency of the gravy you require.
2. You can use sprouted green gram too.
3. Adjust the spice level according to your preference.

Until next time,