Name: Green moong usli
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Ingredients: 1 cup mung bean ((whole green moong)); 1 tbsp coconut oil; 1 tsp mustard seeds; 1 tsp cumin seeds; 1 small pinch asafoetida ((hing)); 5-6 curry leaves; 1-2 green chilli (chopped); ½ tsp ginger paste; 1 small onion (finely chopped); Salt (to taste); Juice of ½ lemon; 2-3 tbsp coconut (grated, for garnish); A few coriander leaves (for garnish)

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Green moong usli (stir-fry) step-by-step recipe with video and photos.

If you are looking for something tasty, nutritious, and easy to make, then look no further! Green moong dal (also known as mung bean) is high in protein, packed with vitamins and minerals, and an excellent non-meat source of iron. This simple dish is ready in less than 20 minutes if you have soaked the green moong.

Green moong/moong gram/mung bean is small green beans that belong to the legume family. Green moong originated from India and is now widely used across the world. They are a very good source of plant-based protein. This low-carb, high protein is one of the most recommended vegetarian superfoods. This versatile legume is used in both savoury and sweet dishes across India. It is also commonly used in salads and stir-fry. The health benefits of green moong increase many folds when sprouted. Sprouted moong beans are rich in digestive enzymes, antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals.

You can use either sprouted mung or unsprouted one – tastes great either way. Add it as sides to your dinner or have it as a healthy snack… A superfood that’s super delicious.

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Green moong usli

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Green moong bean is high in protein, packed with vitamins and minerals, and an excellent non-meat source of iron!

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Course Side Dish
Cuisine Indian, Karnataka

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 15 mins
Total Time 20 mins

Ingredients

1 cup mung bean (whole green moong)
1 tbsp coconut oil
1 tsp mustard seeds
1 tsp cumin seeds
1 small pinch asafoetida (hing)
5-6 curry leaves
1-2 green chilli chopped
½ tsp ginger paste
1 small onion finely chopped
Salt to taste
Juice of ½ lemon
2-3 tbsp coconut grated, for garnish
A few coriander leaves for garnish

Instructions

Wash the green moong dal and soak for 1-2 hours
Rinse well. Boil with 2 cups of water and salt until it is cooked but has some firmness. Drain all the water and set aside
Heat a frying pan or kadhai and add coconut oil. Add mustard seeds and let it splutter
Add cumin, curry leaves, ginger paste and asafoetida. Saute for a few seconds
Add the onions and chilli and stir fry until onions are translucent.
Add the cooked mung beans and mix well. Adjust seasoning. Cover and simmer for 5-10 minutes
Turn off the flame and add lemon juice, grated coconut and coriander leaves
Mix well and serve hot

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Notes

You can also use sprouted mung beans for this dish

Make sure the mung bean is not overcooked else it will turn mushy

Nutrition Facts

Green moong usli

Amount Per Serving

Calories 94 Calories from Fat 18

% Daily Value*

Fat 2g3%
Saturated Fat 2g13%
Sodium 19mg1%
Potassium 275mg8%
Carbohydrates 14g5%
Fiber 4g17%
Sugar 2g2%
Protein 5g10%

Vitamin A 42IU1%
Vitamin C 12mg15%
Calcium 33mg3%
Iron 2mg11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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