Mung Lentil Curry
I sincerely hope you would share the same passion as me!Whole mung beans have green skin.
During processing, the green skin is removed and split in half.
The result is a pale yellow small bean which can be cooked in a variety of ways.
Ingredients
- 300gm Mung Lentil (Yellow Lentil)
- 1 Tablespoon Tomato paste
- 1 Teaspoon Cumin Powder
- 1 Teaspoon Coriander Powder
- 1 Teaspoon Turmeric Powder
- 1-2 Teaspoon Salt
- 1½ Tablespoon oil
Step No 1
Wash and rinse the lentil until the water runs clear. Then leave to soak overnight.
Step No 2
The next day drain, rinse and add the lentil in a saucepan with some fresh water. Bring to the boil until soft and tender. Almost mushy texture.
Step No 3
In the meantime heat the oil in a frying pan. Add all the spices to the pan. Stir and cook for a minute. Then add the tomato paste to the pan. Cook for a further 2 to 3 minutes.
Take off the heat.
Step No 4
Pour the spice mixture over the cooked lentil. Stir and cook for a couple of minutes.
Step No 5
Lentil curry is ready to serve.
Step No 6
Can be served plain, or with some boiled rice.
Can even be served with a flat bread.